Director, Budget Planning

York University; Toronto; On-site; CAD 171,503 - 186,181; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Access to educational and recreational facilities

Job summary

A leading international university in Toronto is seeking an experienced Director of Budget Planning. The role involves overseeing large-scale operating budgets, providing financial analysis, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in financial management within a complex organization. The position offers a competitive salary range of CA$171,503 - CA$186,181 annually.

Qualifications

• 8 years of senior financial management experience in a large complex organization.
• 6 years of management experience in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop large-scale operating budgets and multi-year budget plans.
• Provide financial analysis and support institutional decision-making.
• Lead budgeting systems improvement and a high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budget planning

Variance analysis

Education

Undergraduate degree in business or accounting

CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

Job description

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This range is provided by York University. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

CA$171,503.00/yr - CA$186,181.00/yr

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

Reporting to the Associate Vice-President, Budgets & Asset Management, the Director, Budget Planning is a key financial leader responsible for the development of the University's large-scale operating budgets. This includes preparing one-year and multi-year budget plans for approval by the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Governors.

The Director ensures timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis, variance analysis, budget models, and financial reporting to support institutional decision-making. This role supports the design and implementation of budget development processes, revenue forecasting, variance analysis, and financial planning processes, while maintaining compliance with funding frameworks, collective agreements, and strategic priorities.

The position also supports continuous improvement in budgeting systems and technologies, drafts policies and processes and leads a high-performing team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as business or accounting.
• Completion of a recognized CPA accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA).

Experience:

• 8 years of senior financial management experience in a large complex organization, preferably an academic institution.
• 6 years of management experience managing people in a unionized environment.

For full position details, including skills and knowledge requirements, and to apply to this exciting opportunity visit the External Career Portal (www.yorku.ca/jobs) and refer to posting 113067.

We offer comprehensive benefits and access to superb educational and recreational facilities. For more information on what York has to offer, visit: (http://hr.info.yorku.ca/benefits/)

Senior Leadership Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Management
• Industries: Higher Education

Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Position posted 6 months ago.