Finance Manager

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

TMU welcomes those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us in realizing the benefits of embedding these values into the work at every level and in every unit of the university. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada and to bring lived experiences to the work, we encourage applications from members of equity deserving groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples in Canada, First Nations Peoples in the United States, racialized people, Black people, persons with disabilities, women, and  2SLGBTQ+ people. Preference will be given to candidates with lived experiences as people from equity deserving groups, as well as experience working with these communities with which the University works every day. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and we welcome newcomers and immigrants to Canada.

In April 2022, the university announced its new name of Toronto Metropolitan University. Learn more about our next chapter.

About the School of Medicine 
It’s time to transform medical education. Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Medicine will be designed from the ground up to shift the paradigm of healthcare delivery and improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities. With a community-driven, intentionally inclusive approach, the new school will train doctors whose cultural awareness and humility are as crucial as their medical skills.

Led by Dr. Teresa M. Chan, a forward-thinking educational leader, TMU’s School of Medicine will draw on the university’s commitment to community, equity, and innovation to address rapidly changing healthcare needs. The school will train a new generation of physicians who are ready to learn, to adapt, and ultimately to be agents of change.

The Opportunity

We are hiring a Finance Manager to join the School of Medicine. The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing financial planning, budgeting, and management for the School of Medicine (SOM). The Manager ensures that budgets comply with University policies and other financial reporting requirements, and actual results reconcile with financial targets and adhere to university standards, in collaboration with Financial Services and the University Planning Office. This role manages multiple accounts for the School of Medicine, including operating, trust and project accounts (research and non-research) and provides guidance for tracking, monitoring, and reporting to the SOM Executive Director and other University officials. The Manager also researches, analyzes, and reports on the impact of a variety of SOM activities to determine policy & implementation decisions.

Responsibilities include:

• Financial planning, budgeting and management
• Accounting management, reporting and analysis
• Strategy and external collaboration
• HR management

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Completion of post-secondary degree in an accounting or business-related program.
• Completion or working towards a recognized accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CA).
• Specialized education/training/work experience in statistical analysis.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in a post-secondary environment, managing finances and government funding, which involved working closely with the public sector and the municipalities, universities, school boards and hospitals (MUSH) sector.
• Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of statistical theory and measurement.
• Experience in creation and implementation of new procedures and policies for new business initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting/finance principles, technical and security issues.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems / software applications.
• Troubleshooting skills, particularly in identifying causes of financial variances.
• Knowledge of post-secondary education systems and issues.
• Time and project management skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to exchange information with management regarding financial issues and to manage staff.
• Strong management skills in a demanding, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work on team-based projects, and prepare and present accurate reports to senior management.
• Ability to absorb information quickly and demonstrate a solutions-oriented mindset
• Ability to organize and manage complex processes 
• Systems-wide thinking skills; ability to assess implications of particular actions or proposed course of actions on inter- and intra- departmental units, and external stakeholders (e.g. students).

Additional Information Position Number(s)  20004960 Reports To  Executive Director Department  School of Medicine Vacancy Type  TERM   Employee Group  MAC  Work Location  Hybrid Start Date  ASAP End Date  2 years from start Hours of Work  36.25 Grade   C52 Hiring Salary Range  $83,758-$108,777 Application Close Date  Open until filled

Additional Notes: 

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Applicants who do not meet all of the posted qualifications may, upon the University’s sole discretion, be considered to fill a vacancy on an underfill basis.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated record of dependability/reliability and a commitment to maintain confidentiality.
• We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's career site.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please submit your request through the AskHR webform. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.