Associate Director of Finance

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution located in Toronto is seeking an Associate Director of Finance to oversee all financial functions in the Library. This role requires a university degree in a relevant field and CPA designation, coupled with substantial experience in budget planning and financial management. The candidate will direct the budget process, supervise staff, and provide financial counsel. The position emphasizes strong analytical, interpersonal, and project management skills, with a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• University degree in business/commerce/accounting and CPA designation or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of post-accreditation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in budget planning and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions and financial reporting for the Library.
• Direct the budget process in conjunction with the Manager of Accounting and Budgeting.
• Supervise staff in the Library Business Office and the Financial Information System.

Skills

Expert knowledge of MS Office

Knowledge of PowerBI

Expert knowledge of FIS and RIS

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Client service orientation

Education

University degree in business/commerce/accounting

CPA designation

Tools

PowerBI

MS Office

Job description

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Date Posted: 12/17/2025
Req ID: 46449
Faculty/Division: Library
Department: Finance and Administration
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description

About Us

The University of Toronto Libraries (UTL) system is the largest academic library in Canada and is ranked in the top five among peer institutions in North America. The system comprises 40 libraries located across three university campuses: St.George, Mississauga, and Scarborough. This diverse and extensive network of college libraries, special collections, and specialized information centres plays a pivotal role in supporting the teaching, scholarly, and research needs of nearly 100,000 students enrolled in a wide array of graduate, professional, and undergraduate programs.

The library system provides access to millions of resources in various formats, including electronic, print, audio-visual, data and geospatial materials. UTL also boasts impressive holdings of archival material and substantial digital collections, securely preserved in the libraries' data centre. The staff at UTL are integral to the academic and scholarly enterprise, working closely with faculty and students to support their teaching, learning, and research requirements. They are subject matter experts; they are skilled in research data management, collections, statistics, GIS, metadata, digital preservation, scholarly communications, copyright, teaching, knowledge synthesis, open access and much more. Our work is grounded in our commitment to support equity, diversity, and inclusion. UTL continuously evolves to meet the changing academic priorities and pressures at the University and within the broader landscape of higher education.

Working directly for the Chief Administrative Officer, the Associate Director of Finance is responsible for and oversees all related accounting functions within the Division, including financial reporting and controls, and the development and maintenance of the operating budget for the Central Library operation and associated services.

The Associate Director of Finance directs the complete budget process in conjunction with the Manager of Accounting and Budgeting. The Associate Director of Finance provides financial advice and assistance to managers and senior management of the Library in the preparation of budgets and co-ordinates the investigation of budget and variance issues. The Associate Director of Finance also supervises staff responsible for the Library Business Office and the operation of the Financial Information System (FIS). The position has a close working relationship with Business Manager for Procurement and business relations. The Associate Director of Finance acts as Deputy in the absence of the Chief Administrative Officer.

Qualifications (Minimum)

EDUCATION:

University degree in business/commerce/accounting and completion of a recognized accounting program – Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum eight (8) years of post accreditation experience is preferred. Demonstrated expertise in budget planning, financial management and control, as well as administration of budget and financial resources. Experience with strategic planning, scenario analysis, forecasting and experience working in a team environment. Experience in the application of sound financial principles and practices. Experience in use of micro-based and large-scale financial systems. Experience in a unionized environment desirable. Minimum of four (4) years of supervisory experience.

SKILLS:

• Expert knowledge of MS Office suite, word processing, spreadsheets such as Excel, and databases such as Access.
• Knowledge of PowerBI or similar programs will be considered an asset.
• Expert knowledge and experience with all aspects of the University’s AMS, specifically FIS and RIS, and HRIS.

OTHER:

• Project management and planning skills; effective problem solving.
• Highly developed analytical skills, ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality and discretion
• High degree of initiative and self motivation
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including tact and diplomacy, a consultative and collaborative style, and the ability to participate effectively within a team.
• High degree of integrity and professionalism. Excellent judgment and decision‑making skills
• The ability to direct a number of diverse and complex activities, and the ability to establish priorities, work independently, multi‑task, complete tasks under pressure and consistently meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. An ability to maintain a broad perspective and to foster and maintain effective relationships with staff at all levels, including senior Library and University management.
• Strong client service orientation.
• Ability to interpret complex policies and procedures related to financial, budget and human resource issues.
• Must display ability to not only perform detailed analysis of complex financial and operational information but be able to develop and prepare meaningful reports and advice that can be useful to various senior managers for short and long term initiatives.
• Demonstrated interest in learning and keeping abreast of financial and human resource practice and technological change.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial staff.

Closing Date:01/11/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea:PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:PM 6 -- Hiring Zone: $132,351 - $154,409 -- Broadband Salary Range: $132,351 - $220,587

Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

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 http://uoft.me/UP .

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 [e-mail] .