Finance Manager

University of Toronto•Toronto, ON

14d•CA$93,592 - CA$155,985•Onsite

About The Position

The Faculty of Arts & Science is seeking a Finance Manager to assist in the management of the Department of Computer Science’s financial resources. This role involves overseeing budgeting, research grants and contracts, accounting, payroll, and purchasing. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for managing staff and identifying opportunities for improved internal controls and financial management. The department is a highly-ranked computer science department known for its research excellence and diverse programs.

Requirements

University degree in finance or accounting or appropriate combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5 years related management, financial and supervisory experience, preferably in a University or academic environment, with an emphasis on accounting and auditing.
Proven experience working in a research environment supporting multinational, multi-PI and multi-institutional agreements.
Experience leading and motivating others.
Expertise in budget planning, financial management and control, as well as administration of budget and financial resources.
Experience in the application of sound financial principles and practices.
Experience overseeing the payroll function.
Proven experience in human resources management in a unionized environment.
Experience in administrative management and financial information systems such as SAP (FIS, RIS, HRIS) or equivalent systems is essential.
Experience building and developing effective administrative systems and processes.
Demonstrated experience in liaising with senior administrators, responding to and handling matters of a complex and sensitive nature.
Experience in researching, analyzing, and making recommendations, providing risk assessments and options.
Excellent financial management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
Superior planning, budgeting and project management skills.
Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in Word, Excel and Power Point.
Advanced knowledge of finance and accounting.
Demonstrated knowledge of the University’s financial policies.
Proven ability to think strategically/see the big picture, build effective teams, and work effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to be self-directed and take initiative.
A collaborative and consultative management style.
Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, senior administrators, and external constituents.
Ability to solve problems in a creative and effective manner.
Ability to multi-task and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
Ability to execute and complete tasks under pressure and within timelines.
Keen attention to detail and accuracy.
Capacity to understand and work with the unique challenges and opportunities presented by a growing department and faculty professional school with strong ties to diverse industry and partners.
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion, tact, and good judgment at all times.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion or working towards a recognized accounting designation such as C.A., CMA or CGA would be an asset.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Director of Administration (DA) in the preparation and management of the annual operating budget, including monitoring and authorizing expenditures (except academic salaries) and ensuring the DA is informed of current and forecasted cash positions.
Assisting in the evaluation of financial priorities and objectives by compiling comparative statistics showing expenditure trends, projecting year-end forecasts, preparing feasibility studies, and other analytical tasks.
Verifying academic salary information from FAS for accuracy prior to PTR letters being distributed.
Overseeing the management of the Department’s research grants and the financial and administrative support for all research groups.
Assisting with grant application budgets, financial tracking of research grants and principal investigator accounts, budget analysis, purchasing, accounting, and reporting to ensure financial integrity.
Developing short and long-term financial plans for research funding in consultation with faculty, the Chair, and the DA.
Monitoring spending, overseeing FIS processing, procurement, and administrative support for research groups.
Managing various human resources activities.
Assisting in the preparation of cost estimates for new programs.
Supervising staff who manage and process financial transactions within the department.