Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services

University of Toronto; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university is seeking an Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services to oversee financial management for student housing operations. This role requires strong leadership and extensive experience in budget and financial management, along with a degree in finance or accounting. The position offers a competitive salary range, engaging responsibilities, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant academic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in financial management.
• Experience managing in a unionized environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of accepted accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial management and operations of campus residences.
• Lead development of multi-year financial and capital plans.
• Ensure integration of long-term financial goals with annual operating objectives.

Skills

Financial management

Budget planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in business, accounting or finance

Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)

Tools

Financial Information System (FIS)

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 09/24/2025

Req ID: 45280

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential. Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world. We acknowledge the traditional land on which we operate and welcome those who want to learn more about us and be part of what we do.

Position Summary

Student Housing & Residence Life at the University of Toronto Mississauga is one of UofT’s largest residence operations with over 1,900 beds as of September 2026.

Reporting to the Director, Student Housing & Residence Life, the Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services is a senior member of the department’s leadership team. The role works closely with the Assistant Director, Residence Life and the Assistant Director, Residence Administration and Operations to lead Student Housing & Residence Life operations and planning. The AD, Finance and Business Services provides functional leadership in budget and financial management, long-range planning, and the development of strategies that sustain and enhance the student housing experience.

Working independently with minimal direction, the incumbent is responsible for the financial management and operations of the campus residences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. The incumbent will act as a key resource on long-range financial and capital planning, as well as human resources planning.

Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the residence system through effective budget oversight, forecasting, and resource allocation. The AD, Finance and Business Services leads the development of multi-year financial and capital plans, provides strategic advice to the Director and senior leadership team, and ensures integration of long-term financial goals with annual operating objectives.

Financial resource responsibilities include: consulting and planning long-range financial plans for Student Housing & Residence Life, providing strategic advice to Director, and ADs, integrating long-term financial plans with annual operating budgets; drafting five-year budget forecasts, making recommendations for cost containment and human resource reorganizations. The AD, Finance and Business Services also contributes to broader departmental strategy and operations, with responsibilities that extend beyond finance to support the effectiveness of the department as a whole.

Working with the Financial Coordinator to reconcile and review month-end reports; prepare reports as needed using the Financial Information System (FIS); plan and monitor the human resources budget; oversee payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

This position serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.

Qualifications Required

Education:

University degree in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA) required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience:

Minimum five years’ experience in a comparable position performing the following duties: providing financial and strategic advice, consulting and developing long-term budget plans, budget and financial management, human resources, staffing, payroll. Experience managing in a unionized environment is required. Experience working in a University setting, preferably in a Residence environment. Advanced working knowledge of accepted accounting practices, financial and human resource policies and procedures of the University of Toronto, and their application. Proficiency with FIS/AMS and related systems.

Skills:

Demonstrated skills in planning long-range budgets; advanced knowledge of MS Office (Excel); familiarity with specific residence management systems (e.g., StarRez). Strong leadership, initiative, and self-motivation. High cognitive and problem-solving ability. Aptitude in systems thinking. Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), public relations, negotiation and diplomacy skills; ability to communicate complex financial processes with tact. Ability to focus, prioritize, and work independently with limited supervision.

Other:

Knowledge of accepted accounting practices, labour, employment standards, health & safety, and sound management practice. Ability to interpret complex policies and procedures related to financial, budget and human resource issues. Creative problem-solving to address issues in a manner consistent with University policy. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and participate effectively within a team; enthusiasm and skill in working with students. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize under multiple deadlines. Demonstrated interest in keeping abreast with financial and human resource practice and new technology. Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and discretion, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Closing Date: 10/09/2025, 11:59 PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea: PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 — Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 — Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985

Job Category: Administrative / Managerial