Job Description

Date Posted: 08/21/2023
Req ID: 33556
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Office of the Associate Dean, MD Program
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00054519

Description:

About us:

Home to over 40 departments and institutes, the University of Toronto\'s Temerty Faculty of Medicine lies at the heart of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network and is a global leader in ground-breaking research and education, spanning clinical medicine, basic science and the rehabilitation sciences sectors.

Your opportunity:

The MD Program trains the next generation of doctors by delivering a comprehensive learning experience to our students. We have been at the forefront of medical education innovation and scholarship, as well as life-changing health research and innovation, since we were established in 1843. Thanks to the contributions made by our faculty and staff, we are consistently recognized as the top medical school in Canada, and among the best in the world.

As the Finance Officer, you will support the day-to-day financial administration of the MD Program. You will be hands on in monitoring budgets, processing accounts payable and receivable, and processing payroll. Your extensive financial background combined with your solid organizational, analytical, and critical thinking skills will be key to your success in this role.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Applying the generally accepted accounting principles to financial tasks, such as processing accounts payable and receivable, journal entries, expense reimbursements, and invoices.
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations.
• Generating financial and budget variance reports, including identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors.
• Processing payroll, stipends and honoraria, and attendance.
• Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives
• Writing routine documents and correspondence
• Handlingsensitive and/or confidential information

Essential Qualifications:

• Advanced College Diploma (3 Years) or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum (3) years related and progressive experience preferably in a University or hospital setting.
• Demonstrated experience processing and reconciling financial, accounts payable and receivable, including processing payroll.
• Strong aptitude in monitoring budgets and proactively following up on variances/errors.
• Proficiency managing databases and generating standard financial reports.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly MS Excel, and proficiency with SAP systems, including FIS and HRIS, orsimilar systems.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong numerical, accounting, financial and analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to multi-task on varied duties
• Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial
• Ability to exercise good judgment and tact in dealing with faculty members, students, and staff.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Communicator
• Diligent
• Insightful
• Meticulous
• Problem solver
• Procedural

Closing Date: 08/29/2023, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 10 -- $63,720 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $81,485. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
Recruiter: Amanda Di Fonzo

Lived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

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