Date Posted: 09/23/2025
Req ID:45267
Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough
Department: UTSC:Financial Services
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Description:
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 our 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.
Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s Academic mission.
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 .
YOUR OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Assistant Director, Accounting and Special Projects, the incumbent leverages data analytics to build trends and create data dashboards that drive strategic decision-making. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to gather insights and present findings that enhance business performance, with a focus on financial reporting and business analysis.
The incumbent will play a leadership role in driving the development and continuous improvement of financial reporting and analysis processes. The individual will coordinate efforts across teams, introduce innovative reporting solutions, and serve as a key resource in guiding the strategic use of financial data. This includes mentoring colleagues, championing best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, actionable insights that support institutional goals. The incumbent also plays a key role in shaping workforce and financial strategies that directly inform institutional priorities, including staffing levels and resource allocations.
This role involves analyzing financial data to support critical decision-making processes within the organization and to provide financial advice and expertise to meet a diverse range of financial management, operational and strategic activities. The individual will design and create professional financial reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, utilizing data visualization tools to present complex financial information in a clear and accessible format. This position will also research and evaluate reporting software options to optimize reporting capabilities and streamline data visualization processes.
The incumbent will lead a variety of projects on behalf of the Assistant Director and provide oversight from the establishment of the project goals, the work plan, to follow through and execution. They will advise and provide effective recommendations to senior administrative leaders on strategic resource allocations, identify synergies and overall effective use of resources. The individual will undertake research on a wide variety of issues and topics, follow through on decisions made by the senior management team and/or the Senior Director, Financial Services.
Responsibilities of this position will continue to evolve, and the individual must be adaptable in order to respond to the constantly changing priorities of different projects. The individual in this role must work collaboratively and cooperatively with both internal university and external stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION:
-CPA (CA, CMA, or CGA) and completion of a University degree in Business Administration, Commerce or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong project management background with a strong emphasis on analysis, metrics, and business intelligence.
EXPERIENCE:
-Minimum of five to seven (5-7) years of related experience, preferably in a University setting.
-Significant experience with databases and systems as well as compiling and analyzing complex information.
-Proven successful experience conducting research.
-Experience in mapping suitable analytic solutions to ensure required performance data can be reliably tracked and reported.
-Experience working with information technology systems and demonstrated experience in increasing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of processes and systems with technology.
-Demonstrated experience working with large institutional data systems- gathering, analyzing and presenting data in professional and confidential manner using most appropriate data gathering and analysis tools and software.
-Experience collaborating and interacting with senior administrators and providing advice and expertise.
-Experience developing and presenting new reports that convey new ideas/approach for senior management to facilitate academic and strategic planning discussions and advocacy.
-Experience training and managing staff would be an asset.
-Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines; and implement project deliverables.
-Extensive experience with the University and knowledge of university policies and procedures and an understanding of the university’s organizational structure including its governance, the University’s mission and intersection with the broader community would be an asset.
-Extensive experience in data analysis financial reporting and dashboard development.
SKILLS:
-Expert knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) and other data management systems.
-Proficient use of Administrative Management Systems (e.g. FIS, HRIS) Microsoft Office, spreadsheet, and databases.
-Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders.
-Strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills; strong business acumen and negotiation skills; ability to deal with senior University Officers in a manner which facilitates cooperation and consensus building.
-Aptitude in systems thinking, analytical ability, problem-solving strength. Ability to work independently and to perform effectively as a member of a team.
OTHER:
-Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion, and tact; ability to work under pressure; superior organizational skills in planning, project management and task coordination; flexibility and problem solver orientation.
-Ability to respond to and initiate change and to work well under pressure.
-Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with staff, colleagues, senior university administrators and external contacts.
-Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
-Tact, diplomacy, judgment, and the ability to analyze and solve problems.
-The ability to work in and program services for a very diverse stakeholder group.
-Solid understanding of the University and University organizational structure.
-Knowledge and understanding of the University and University’s mission.
-Attention to detail and accuracy.
-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.
Notes:
-This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.
Closing Date: 10/06/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit
