Finance Manager – Academic Budget & Grants Leader

University of Toronto; Canada; On-site; CAD 94,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budget planning, monitoring, and financial reporting for the department and its research groups. This role involves coordinating payroll, grants, procurement, and internal controls under the Director of Administration, contributing to strategic financial management.

With a strong background in university finance, you will collaborate with faculty and senior administrators to ensure fiscal integrity

Qualifications

• University degree in finance or accounting; accounting designation (CA/CMA/CGA) asset.
• Minimum 5 years in management, financial and supervisory roles in university/academic settings.
• Experience with grants, budgets, payroll, HR and procurement in research environments.
• Experience with SAP (FIS, RIS, HRIS) or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in annual operating budget preparation and management.
• Monitor expenditures and forecast cash positions for the department.
• Oversee management of research grants and PI accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Payroll

HR management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Finance degree

Accounting designation asset

Tools

SAP (FIS/RIS/HRIS)

Job description

The University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science is seeking a Finance Manager to lead budget planning, monitoring, and financial reporting for the department and its research groups. This role involves coordinating payroll, grants, procurement, and internal controls under the Director of Administration, contributing to strategic financial management.

With a strong background in university finance, you will collaborate with faculty and senior administrators to ensure fiscal integrity