- Overseeing the financial management of budgets that include strategic planning, analysis and forecasting
- Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets
- Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions
- Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
- Analyzing and recommending improvements to financial processes and procedures
- Processing accounts receivable/payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Statistics or Business Administration or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA) would be considered an asset.
- Minimum five years of recent and relevant experience in financial accounting within a complex organization preferably within an educational/University environment.
- Experience in strategic planning and presentation of strategic financial plans.
- Demonstrated advanced experience working with and manipulating large, complex data sets.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with large databases, AMS, and ROSI.
- Experience in finance modeling, budget control, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
- Experience conducting financial trend analysis and proposing effective strategies.
- Experience working with complex spreadsheets, analyzing financial data and statistics and producing complex reports.
- Experience verifying and processing accounts payable and receivable activities.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures of the University of Toronto or other related educational institutions. Knowledge of accounting and payroll principles.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel using formulas, functions, pivots tables and charts and VBA scripting; Intermediate skills with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI).
- Advanced research and analytical skills required.
- Knowledge and experience in application of cost and financial accounting and payroll principles.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
- Ability to translate statistical and analytical results into easily understood terms, clearly organize, and communicate statistical and financial information to non-financial staff and faculty.
- Excellent customer service orientation with a commitment to promoting positive customer relations.
- Demonstrated sound judgement and initiative as well as excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively.
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities. Must exercise sound judgment and initiative in the application of established guidelines and procedures.
- Ability to manage effectively multiple tasks in an environment of constant deadlines and frequently changing priorities. Demonstrated high degree of tact and sensitivity.
- Accountable
- Approachable
- Communicator
- Efficient
- Meticulous
- Motivated self-learner
- Organized
Financial Analyst, Administration and Reporting - Toronto, Canada - University of Toronto
Description
Date Posted: 04/19/2024
Req ID: 37031
Faculty/Division: OISE
Department: Finance
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number:
Description:
About us:
OISE is recognized as a global leader in graduate programs in teaching and learning, continuing teacher education, and education research. As one of the largest and most research-intensive faculties of education in North America, OISE is an integral part of the University of Toronto - Canada's most dynamic and comprehensive institution of higher learning.
OISE is committed to enhancing the social, economic, political and cultural well-being of individuals and communities locally, nationally and globally through leadership in teaching, research and advocacy. A unique place to work, learn and grow, OISE addresses current and emerging challenges with the scale, academic excellence and collaborativeenergy that few institutions in the world can claim.
Your opportunity:
The Financial Analyst, Administration and Reporting reports to the Director, Finance and Planning and is responsible for a broad range of duties in support of Faculty planning, reporting and financial management, and liaises with a range of clients and external parties to resolve issues and provide guidance and advice.
The incumbent will be performing tasks that will require a very high degree of precision and simultaneous attention to many details, such as detailed analysis on special projects, forecasting and analysis of budget information.
Your responsibilities will include:
Essential Qualifications:
To be successful in this role you will be:
Closing Date: 04/30/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 -- $93,752 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $119,892. 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
Recruiter: Jennifer Tucker
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.