Date Posted: 01/09/2025
Req ID: 41260
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Social Work
Department: Faculty of Social Work
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

About us:

The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto is distinguished by its emphasis on the integration of research and practice in both the classroom and its practicum education. As the oldest school of social work in Canada, FIFSW has been on the cutting edge of education, policy, research and practice for more than 100 years.

Recognized as one of the leading social work research Faculties in North America, FIFSW is highly involved in promoting excellence in social work practice and policy development. Teaching in the Faculty is enriched by the internationally recognized research of faculty members which is designed to help governments, agencies and communities effectively address real world challenges.

Your opportunity:

Under the direction of the Finance Director, the Financial Officer will perform a variety of financial functions that support the financial management of the Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work including ensuring all business/financial transactions are aligned with the generally accepted accounting principles, and any related research guidelines associated with research grants.

Related activities include ensuring back-up documentation is provided and centrally retained for audit purposes (including payroll); auditing all expense reimbursement requests; auditing contracts for compliance, troubleshooting and resolving transaction errors withinthe University’s financial information system (FIS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS). You will work independently to resolve discrepancies and noncompliance issues, escalating to the Director when required. The incumbent provides analytical reports to the Director as needed. The Financial Officer is also acts as a backup support to other financial roles within the portfolio as required.

The incumbent will be working closely with Faculty members on research grants and to ensure all financial and HR transactions are compliant with university, sponsor, and legislative requirements. The incumbent is expected to have understanding and knowledge of Tri-Agency policies and other government agency guidelines and exercise professional judgement to assist Principal Investigators.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Making recommendations on budget allocations involving multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Advising staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and procedures
• Analyzing actual expenditures in comparison to budget and preparing reports for financial planning and funding terms compliance
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for grants and contracts
• Preparing financial summary reports
• Verifying that provisions of applicable collective agreements and/or policies are applied appropriately
• Identifying and resolving individual data anomalies and discrepancies

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 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 four years of recent experience in processing, monitoring and reconciling financial transactions preferably within a post-secondary or public sector environment.
• Minimum one year of recent experience in processing, monitoring and reconciling payroll.
• Experience with the financial administration/processing of research or grant/ restricted funds.
• Experience in finance modeling, budget control, forecasting and the preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Experience in application of cost and financial accounting and payroll principles.
• Experience working with complex statistical information, analyzing financial data and producing complex reports.
• Excellent knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, collective agreements or other related financial policies and procedures is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with large databases: University's Financial Information System (FIS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and Research Information System (RIS) or other related financial systems.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, leadership and decision-making skills.
• High level of initiative and ability to organize and communicate statistical and financial information to non-financial staff and faculty at all levels.
• Excellent customer service orientation with a commitment to promoting positive customer relations.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, multi-task, and have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in the application of established guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Assets (Nonessential):

• Completion of a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA)
• Experience with purchasing and lease agreements and internal control principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and intermediate skills in database software.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Adaptable
• Diligent
• Proactive
• Resourceful
• Tactful
• Team player

Closing Date: 01/17/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463. 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

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.