Financial Officer (Term)

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto is seeking a Financial Officer (Term) in the Department of History, for a six-month term at St. George campus in Downtown Toronto. Reporting to the Department Manager, you will administer research grant finances, payroll processing, and compliance with University policies and sponsor requirements.

You will work closely with faculty and staff across multiple funding sources. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or equivalent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years in financial administration with payroll/financial reporting.
• Experience with research grants and fund monitoring.
• Knowledge of funding agency policies, reimbursement, procurement.
• Experience with SAP-based payroll/financial transactions and reconciliations.
• Cost-saving recommendations and process improvements.
• Advanced MS Office, FIS and HRIS proficiency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and deadline-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan financial activities with multiple revenue sources.
• Monitor and report funding accounts for grants and contracts.
• Analyze spending trends and identify cost-saving measures.
• Process financial and payroll transactions.
• Verify HRIS transactions per policies and agreements.
• Apply the University Guide to Financial Management and related policies.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

SAP

HRIS

FIS

Job description

Financial Officer (Term)

Date Posted: 10/20/2026 Req ID: 50618 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Department of History Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description

About us

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

The Department of History is one of the largest history departments in North America and is internationally renowned. The University of Toronto's Department of History is recognized as one of the leading history departments in North America and ranks among the world's top programs in the discipline. The department offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and examine its significance through research, education and life-long learning. It provides an opportunity for individuals interested in being active in local, national and international research and public affairs to bring unique perspective to important events.

Your opportunity

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Financial Officer is the primary resource for faculty and staff in the administration of the department's research grants. The incumbent ensures compliance with University policies, the Guideto Financial Management (GTFM), and applicable sponsor requirements through the review and processing of a broad range of financial transactions. The incumbent also administers payroll for a variety of employee groups, including the review, verification, processing, and reconciliation of payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Your responsibilities will include

• Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
• Analyzing information to identify spending trends and recommend cost saving measures
• Processing financial and payroll transactions
• Verifying that HRIS transactions are processed according to applicable policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum three years of recent and relevant experience in financial administration with experience in payroll and financial reporting, preferably in an academic environment.
• Experience in financial administration of research grants. Experience monitoring funds and making recommendations on expenditures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial management procedures and policies pertaining to funding agencies, expense reimbursement, procurement, etc.
• Experience processing financial and payroll transactions in SAP-based system. Experience with reconciliations and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience providing cost-saving recommendations, and implementing plans and process improvements.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, financial information systems (FIS) and human resources information systems (HRIS).
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with faculty, and staff and can work in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and solid organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Assets (Nonessential)

• Experience providing financial administration and payroll support in a unionized environment.

To be successful in this role you will be

• Insightful
• Meticulous
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Team player

This recruitment is to fill one full time 6 month term position.

Closing Date: 10/28/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: USW Appointment Type: Budget - Term Schedule: Full-Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 11 -- $79,640 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $101,845. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol. Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.

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].

Indigenous Substantiation Process

The University of Toronto has implemented a process to substantiate Indigenous Membership/Citizenship/Enrolment for candidates who identify as Indigenous. For more information about this process, please refer to the Indigenous Substantiation Website.

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