Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Director for Finance and Business Services. This role involves managing budget and financial operations for student housing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in business or finance, CPA accreditation, and at least five years of relevant experience. Knowledge of accounting practices and complex financial processes is essential. The position offers a full-time schedule with a competitive salary range of $93,592 - $109,190.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in financial and strategic advice.
• Experience in a unionized environment mandatory.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead in budget and financial management for campus residences.
• Ensure financial sustainability through budget oversight.
• Contribute to broader departmental strategy and operations.

Skills

Budget planning

MS Office (Excel)

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in business, accounting or finance

Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA)

Tools

Financial Information System (FIS)

Residence management systems (e.g., StarRez)

Job description

Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services

Date Posted: 09/24/2025

Req ID: 45280

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Overview

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 of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff powers our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, build equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. We prioritize student success and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery.

We welcome those who want to learn more about us and be part of what we do, on a spectacularly green campus alongside the Missiniheziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), honouring truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

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 AD leads in budget and financial management, long-range planning, and the development of strategies that sustain and enhance the student housing experience. The incumbent works independently with minimal direction and is responsible for the financial management and operations of the campus residences, acting 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 leads the development of multi-year financial and capital plans, provides strategic advice to the Director and senior leadership, and ensures the 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 the Director and ADs, integrating long-term financial plans with annual operating budgets; drafting five-year budget forecasts and recommending cost containment and human resource reorganizations. The AD also contributes to broader departmental strategy and operations, supporting the effectiveness of the department as a whole.

Responsibilities include working with the Financial Coordinator to reconcile and review month-end reports, preparing reports using the Financial Information System (FIS), planning and monitoring the human resources budget, and overseeing 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 duties such as providing financial and strategic advice, consulting and developing long-term budget plans, budget and financial management, human resources, staffing, and payroll. Experience managing in a unionized environment is required. Experience 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 long-range budget planning; advanced knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel); familiarity with residence management systems (e.g., StarRez); strong leadership, initiative, problem-solving, systems thinking; excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), public relations, negotiation and diplomacy skills; ability to communicate complex financial processes with tact; ability to work independently with limited supervision.

OTHER: Knowledge of accepted accounting practices, labour standards, health & safety, and sound management practices. Ability to interpret complex policies related to financial, budget and human resource issues. Ability to think creatively to address issues in alignment with University policy and procedures. Proven ability to collaborate within a team, work with students, and manage multiple deadlines. Demonstrated interest in staying current with financial and HR practices 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

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.

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Accessibility Statement

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