Director, Financial Accounting & Controllership

Job title:

Director, Financial Accounting & Controllership

Company

University of Toronto

Job description

Date Posted: 10/30/2024
Req ID:39954
Faculty/Division: VP – University Operations
Department: OREP Financial Strategy & Services Dept
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Description:About Us:Operations and Real Estate Partnerships Division (OREP) is the largest shared service division at the University of Toronto, providing a wide range of services to the University and serving three campuses. OREP is responsible for several key portfolios within the University, including Information Technology Services, Facilities and Services, University Planning Design & Construction, and Spaces & Experiences. We strive to provide efficient and effective services that support the University’s mission of knowledge creation, educational program delivery and community service. OREP Financial Strategy and Services Department works closely with other departments, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to manage OREP’s financial resources, enhance operational efficiency, and improve financial management capacity. The Finance Department ensures compliance, provides strategic advice, enhances support for the decision-making process, manages risks, optimizes financial processes, adopts new technologies, improves existing systems, and promotes best practices.Your Opportunity:The Director of Financial Accounting and Controllership oversees AP, AR, Procurement, and Controllership functions, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial operations. This role will report to the Executive Financial Officer and be part of the leadership team within the OREP Financial Strategy and Services Department (the Hub).This role manages the financial operation teams to provide services to OREP and departments, analyze financial data, drive process improvements, mitigate risks, and engage with stakeholders to support organizational goals and foster continuous development in the Hub and the departments.Required Qualifications:EDUCATION: A University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional accounting designation required. MBA preferred.EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 10 years’ related experience, with a minimum five (5) years’ managerial experience overseeing AP, AR, procurement, and controllership functions. In-depth knowledge of accounting and/or financial principles, policies and procedures, preferably gained at a university or similar publicly funded institution. Expert knowledge of related accounting software; SAP experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience in managing teams and multiple financial functions in a large organization. Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing effective financial controls.SKILLS: Superior analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage organizational change. High level of integrity and results-orientation. Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with financial and non-financial senior administrators throughout the university. Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, project management and decision-making skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative with emphasis on long-term strategic planning.OTHER: Incumbent must have demonstrated ability to manage and direct activities of a busy and deadline driven team and excellent analytical skills. Demonstrated ability to think outside of the box, see the big picture and long-term implications and opportunities of proposed changes. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including ability to bring diplomacy to difficult situations and to clearly organize and communicate financial information to non-financial individuals at all levels. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to work well with others.Closing Date: 11/22/2024,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 6 — Hiring Zone: $130,011 – $151,679 — Broadband Salary Range: $130,011 – $216,687
Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/AuditAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe 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 .Accessibility StatementThe 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 .

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:58:29 GMT

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