Director of Finance

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Hart House at the University of Toronto seeks a Director of Finance to develop financial strategies and enhance accountability. This leadership role involves direct management of financial operations and staff, ensuring the sustainability of programs while promoting a culture of equity and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of administrative experience at supervisory level.
• Strong knowledge of financial and human resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee financial plans for Hart House.
• Manage a team of 5 unionized employees.
• Implement systems to enhance operational efficiency.

Skills

Budget modeling

Forecasting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

University degree in financial management or equivalent

CA, CMA, CGA, CPA

Tools

FIS

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hart House is a centre for experiential education outside the classroom at the University ofToronto. Since it opened in 1919, Hart House functions as a place where students, faculty, staff,alumni and members of the broader community connect with each other and the world. Throughan array of co-curricular programming in the arts, dialogue and wellness, Hart House works withlocal and international partners to foster community and to create innovative learningopportunities for students. Hart House operates from a historic facility on the St. George campus,as well as a 150-acre farm in Caledon, Ontario, offering a wide range of services through a socialenterprise model that generates revenue to support its student-focused programming on all threeUniversity of Toronto campuses.

Your Opportunity :

The Director of Finance reports to the CAO, Business and Ancillary Operations and takes a leadershiprole in developing short and long-term strategic and financial plans, provides financial guidance to seniormanagement and oversees and is responsible for the financial portfolio of Hart House. Hart House isdependent on a business model that focuses on a strong revenue stream to support approximately 50%of its budget. The Director creates excellent standards of financial accountability, identifies systems,business processes and other opportunities to improve operational and administrative efficiencies andincrease revenue for Hart House develops plans and oversees the implementation of these systems. Theincumbent will be directly responsible for managing 5 unionized employees and will represent the Housein dealings with other University departments / divisions and Central Financial Services in regard to University-wide financial practices, processes or policies and will lead Hart House in developing andsupporting these practices, processes and policies.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education :

University degree and training in the area of financial and human resource management or an acceptableequivalent combination of education and experience. CA, CMA, CGA, CPA, or a valid certifiedaccounting designation required . Project Management certification an asset.

Experience :

A minimum of five (5) years administrative experience at the supervisory / management level . Additionally :

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in financial and human resource management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the University’s financial and administrativepolicies.
• Proven leadership skills, experience in team building, leading change and adapting to newtechnologies.
• Demonstrated analytical ability in budget modeling and forecasting.
• Project management.

Skills :

• Strong computer skills including FIS, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in, and to build, teams; demonstrated experience managing andcoaching staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation skills, negotiating and mediating skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in a consultative teamenvironment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and discretion at all times and keep confidentialhighly sensitive information; highly developed and effective problem-solving skills and ability toexercise sound judgment.
• Highly developed creativity and initiative to deal with unique and challenging financial andbudgetary issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and diversity.
• Knowledge of and commitment to adult education philosophy.
• Accountable for behaving in a manner that demonstrates personal commitment toresponsiveness, innovation, teamwork and integrity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities within strict timeline constraints; proven ability torespond to frequently changing priorities; demonstrated time management and organizationalskills.

Other :

• Practical knowledge in all phases of accountancy, human resource management and otherbusiness practices.

Note :

A cover letter is required to accompany your application.

Closing Date : 10 / 30 / 2024, 11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Salaried

Appointment Type : Budget - Continuing

Schedule : Full-Time. Monday to Friday from 8 : 45 AM to 5 : 00 PM. Occasional overtime during peak periods. Some requirement to be on-call outside regular business hours (evenings / weekends).

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : PM 4 Hiring Zone : $104,818 - $122,290 Broadband Salary Range : $104,818 - $174,698

Job Category : Finance / Budget / Planning / Audit