Job Description

Date Posted: 01/16/2024
Req ID: 35664
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00038927

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada\'s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy proudly offers a dozen teaching programs in various areas of global expertise. As part of the University of Toronto, we are home to exceptional Faculty, experts, researchers worldwide, and over 40 academic centres, labs, and programs. Our goal is to build a unique, world-renowned research, teaching, and public engagement centre that shapes the fields of global affairs and public policy. Our School unifies those who are passionate about these topics to discuss the problems of a fast-changing world.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Manager, Administration & Finance, the incumbent oversees the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy research accounts/grants and contracts that are varied and complex in scope.

This is a term position with an end date in March 2025.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets
• Analyzing complex statistical reports and/or financial information for management decision-making
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
• Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
• Producing complex statistical and/or financial reports
• Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree in business and/or accounting or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum four years\' of recent and relevant financial experience related to post award research grants and contracts administration
• Solid work experience in aspects of accounting up to and including payroll, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
• Solid work experience interpreting and applying financial policies.
• Experience interpreting and adhering with granting agencies\' funding guidelines and policies
• Well-developed financial forecasting analysis abilities.
• Proven experience with compiling, investigating, and analyzing financial information as well as making recommendations basedon outcome of analyses.
• Highly proficient in using MS Office, with advanced skills in MS Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Advance experience with University\'s Administrative Management System (FIS, DIS, RIS, and HRIS), or other similar systems.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Approachable
• Diligent
• Direct
• Efficient
• Organized
• Team player

Closing Date: 01/24/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $83,150 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $106,336. 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: Ann Yang

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.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

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