Senior Financial Analyst

Department: The Chang School

About Toronto Metropolitan University 

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Met is on a transformative path to becoming 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.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to realize 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 our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

The Chang School

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is Canada’s foremost provider of university-based adult education, facilitating access to the University’s renowned, professionally relevant courses and programs. Since 1975, we have been delivering leading-edge workplace knowledge that empowers learners to reach their personal and professional goals. We have approximately 70,000 annual enrolments (in 1,500 courses, seminars, microcredentials, and workshops) in Arts; Business; Communication and Design; Community Services; Engineering, Architecture, and Science; Gateway for International Professionals; Programs for 50+; and Spanning the Gaps – Access to Post-Secondary Education. We also offer more than 79  career-related certificate programs with 39 certificate programs that can be completed entirely at a distance. Our flexible, accessible programming is available on campus, online, and off-site for employee groups at leading organizations.

We especially welcome applications from individuals who self identify as women, Black, Indigenous or a racialized person, who will be integral towards serving our highly diverse student population. If you identify in one of the former groups, we encourage you to self-identify in your cover letter. This is truly an exciting time to join The Chang School as we embark on our strategic planning guided by the values of equity, diversity and inclusion and with a firm belief that diversity is our strength. We are building a culture of recognizing and celebrating diversity and welcome you to join us.

The successful candidate will work in a hybrid work environment (combining in-person/on-campus and remote work).

The Opportunity:

The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education is looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to provide financial management services, guidance, and advice to program areas within The Chang School of Continuing Education to facilitate management decision making.  This includes the complex analysis and preparation of timely and accurate financial reports for externally and internally-funded projects or programs, supporting the financial audit process, designing, developing and providing ongoing training to internal clients on Ryerson and The Chang School financial systems, policies, and reporting systems, and ensures that financial integrity and the University’s accountability standards are met.  The successful candidate will act as a lead hand and provide guidance to the junior analyst/s on projects and financial processes.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for:

• Providing accounting policy guidance, support and advice to the financial reporting and planning process within the Chang School.

• Coordinating the Chang Schools’ annual operating budget process.

• Leading the financial administrative operations with the Chang School.

• Providing financial analysis to support the Chang School’s operational requirements.

• Providing senior level advice and lead support to Chang School clients.

• Leading financial audit support.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Completion of a post-secondary degree program in the field of Business Management with major in Accounting and Finance, including professional accounting designation (ie. CPA) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a lead hand capacity with experience in the following requirements:

  • restricted and accrual method of accounting 

  • year-end working paper and preparation of complex annual financial statements

  • budgeting, variance analysis, reporting and auditing
     

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, accruals, deferrals as it relates to a non-profit environment

• Good working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle Government Financial (OGF) systems and PeopleSoft

• Excellent attention to detail in general ledger entries and providing financial analysis and financial reporting  

• Good working knowledge of business intelligence tools and online analytical processing systems

• Strong organizational skills with project management experience in supporting various financial activities. 

• Experience in staff supervision or lead hand capacity of delegating and guiding work assignments. 

• Solid oral and written communication skills for report, proposal writing, general correspondence

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel