Senior Financial Officer TERM

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

7d • CA$97,348 - CA$124,491 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Officer, you will be joining a team of Finance experts in Financial and Budget Services to provide the U of T Mississauga community with assistance and information on all aspects of accounting, finance, budgeting, financial systems and project management. The U of T Mississauga community will trust you to be their true partner in all things Finance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of relevant financial budget and accounting experience
• Demonstrated experience with budgets, forecasts and variance analysis
• Strong ability to identify critical issues and problem-solve independently
• Advanced computer skills: Microsoft Office: Excel (Advanced formula & functions, pivot tables), Word, PowerPoint
• Experience in reconciling financial information, generating financial reports from a financial system and process improvement
• Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to deal effectively and efficiently with a large volume of work in a timely manner. High tolerance for dealing effectively with busy and demanding clientele and meeting deadlines. Ability to manage multiple/competing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrates initiatives, tact, and sound judgment in the handling of sensitive and confidential matters

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is an asset

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the financial management of budgets that include strategic planning, analysis and forecasting
• Advising staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and procedures
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
• Forecasting and planning financial activities, incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Implementing plans and process improvements for financial administration activities
• Identifying and analyzing data discrepancies and taking necessary actions to correct errors
• Keeping well-informed on changes to policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
• Liaising with internal contacts to resolve accounting, payroll and/or HRIS processing issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior