Manager, Finance and Administration

University of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 97,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto Scarborough is seeking a Manager, Finance and Administration to lead complex financial and administrative functions for the Business Development Department. You will advise the Director on financial strategies, manage operating and self-funded budgets, and oversee HR within the department.

Key responsibilities include budget development, forecasting, financial analysis, process improvements and staff supervision.

Qualifications

• University degree and a professional accounting certification or equivalent experience.
• Progressive financial management and administration experience.
• Experience with budgeting, policies, planning and advising senior management.
• Experience managing staff in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets for department units and forecast revenues and expenditures.
• Conduct financial analyses and recommend budget actions.
• Develop and implement business process improvements and controls.
• Oversee HR and administrative staff within the department.
• Lead strategic planning efforts and collaborate with management.

Skills

MS Office (Excel & Word)

Finance & accounting

FIS / HRIS (SAP)

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

University degree and accounting certification

Tools

MS Office

SAP

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ABOUT US

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

The Department of Business Development provides the following services:

• Academic Printing and Custom Publishing Services
• Retail & Conference Services
• Food and Beverage Services
• TCard Services
• Internal Events Services

The department also manages the relationship with the U of T Bookstore and the N'sheemaehn Child Care Centre on campus.

Our department is broad in scope and our collective goal is to provide quality services that satisfy the multi-faceted needs of our, students, faculty, staff and external clients. We continually evaluate the effectiveness of our existing services, makes changes as required, and look for new business opportunities and services that can contribute to life at UTSC.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members ( Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence ). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Under the general direction of the Director, the Manager, Finance and Administration is responsible for the management of complex financial and administration functions required to meet the goals and objectives of the Business Development Department. In this role, the Manager, Finance and Administration assists and advises the Director on financial strategies for the department, develops, manages and monitors operating, ancillary, and self-funded budgets and provides operational management and human resources management within the department. The Manager, Finance is an active participant in the department’s strategic planning process.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities include: preparing budgets for units in the department; forecasting revenues and expenditures; conducting financial analyses and making recommendations to address budget implications; developing and implementing business process improvements; reviewing financial controls to ensure financial integrity; budget modeling; and assuming overall responsibility for human resources related to the department’s administrative staff.

The Manager, Finance and Administration manages the department’s financial administration staff, including hiring, supervision and performance management. The Manager, Finance and Administration provides oversight to the department’s financial, administrative and central service functions. The Manager, Finance and Administration oversees the Department’s budgets (operating, ancillary and self-funded), financial processes and financial forecasting.

The Manager, Finance and Administration works collaboratively with the department’s management team. The Manager, Finance and Administration leads operational projects, financial performance reviews and the purchasing and administration of the department’s computer equipment and other assets.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• University degree and a professional accounting certification and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of five years of relevant and progressive experience in financial management and administration, preferably in a post-secondary environment.
• Must have demonstrated experience managing complex budgets.
• Must have experience administering accounting policies and procurement policies; providing financial advice to senior management, and participating in strategic planning.
• Must have experience managing staff in a unionized environment.

ASSET

• Working knowledge of University of Toronto policies and procedures and their application.

SKILLS

• Must be proficient in MS Office software (Excel and Word) and advanced knowledge of finance and accounting.
• Sound working knowledge of FIS and HRIS (SAP) or equivalent systems is essential.
• Must have excellent: organizational and time management skills, oral and written communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, and financial and administrative skills.
• Must also have excellent oral and written communication skills.

OTHER

• Must be able to manage competing deadlines and a variety of complex projects simultaneously.
• Must be willing to respond to/and manage shifting priorities.
• Must be service oriented and responsive to the needs of the department and their clients.
• Must have the ability to adapt to new technology and to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment and keep up-to-date on the rapid changes in the University environment.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.

Closing Date:10/09/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea: PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $97,336 - $113,558 -- Broadband Salary Range: $97,336 - $162,224
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial

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. Westrongly 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].