Date Posted: 07/08/2024
Req ID: 38576
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Munk Sch Global Affairs & Public Policy
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00056361

Description:

About us:

The Faculty of Arts & Science is the heart of Canada’s leading university and one of the most comprehensive and diverse academic divisions in the world. The strength of Arts & Science derives from our combined teaching and research excellence in the humanities, sciences and social sciences across 29 departments, seven colleges and 46 interdisciplinary centres, institutes and programs.

We can only realize our mission with the dedication and excellence of engaged staff and faculty. The diversity of opportunities and perspectives within the Faculty reflect the local and global landscape and the need for curiosity, innovative thinking and collaboration. At Arts & Science, we take pride in our legacy of innovation and discovery that has changed the way we think about the world.

Your opportunity:

The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy proudly offers more than a dozen teaching programs in a variety of areas of global expertise. We are home to exceptional faculty, experts and researchers from around the globe, and more than 40 academic centres, labs and programs. Our goal is to build a unique, world-renowned research, teaching and public engagement hub that shapes the contemporary field of global affairs from within Canada. Our School unifies those who are passionate about global affairs and public policy to research, discuss and address the problems
of a fast-changing world.

Under general direction of the Manager, Administration and Finance and School Business & Financial Officer the Financial Officer provides financial support to the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
• Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets
• Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations
• Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on restricted fund accounts
• Reconciling accounts
• Processing accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial Management
• Preparing financial summary reports
• Liaising with internal contacts to resolve restricted fund administration and reporting issues

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, finance or related field or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.
• Minimum three years financial administration experience in an educational/public sector with experience monitoring budget, managing restricted funding, administrating purchasing activities and processing payroll.
• Experience in aspects of accounting including payroll, account reconciliation, and preparation of financial statements
• Demonstrated experience using and applying general accounting principles and procedures
• Demonstrated experience completing financial forecasting analysis
• Experience interpreting and adhering with granting agencies’ funding guidelines and policies
• Experience monitoring, reconciling and reporting funding accounts for budget
• Experience preparing financial reports
• Strong SAP Financial Information System (FIS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or equivalent system experience
• Strong computer skills in MS Officer 365 including strong skills in spreadsheet applications
• Excellent communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Strong time management skills with ability to prioritize responsibilities
• Demonstrated problem solving skills, discretion and judgement
• A broad knowledge of the University’s financial guidelines and procedures and accounting/procurement practices, and able to apply guidelines and procedures in a variety of situations
• Sound financial administration and numerical skills
• Ability to work well within a team
• Strong ability to work under pressure, meet multiple deadlines, and cope with a variety of tasks

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Meticulous
• Multi-tasker
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Closing Date: 07/16/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule:
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $73,748 with an annual step progression to a maximum of $94,310. 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.