Financial Officer

Date Posted: 12/18/2025Req ID: 46459Faculty/Division: VP & ProvostDepartment: Hart HouseCampus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)Position Number: 00052968About Us – Hart HouseHart House is a centre for experiential education outside the classroom at the University of Toronto. Since it opened in 1919, Hart House functions as a place where students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of the broader community connect with each other and the world. Through an array of co-curricular programming in the arts, dialogue and wellness, Hart House works with local and international partners to foster community and to create innovative learning opportunities for students. Hart House operates from a historic facility on the St. George campus, as well as a 150-acre farm in Caledon, Ontario, offering a wide range of services through a social enterprise model that generates revenue to support its student-focused programming on all three University of Toronto campuses.About Us – Finance DepartmentThe Finance department is responsible for all financial activities at Hart House, including all day-to-day transactional accounting, preparation of financial reports, payroll, procurement, financial planning and budget preparation and management. The department acts as a strategic partner and resource to assist Hart House management in the running of various student programs, business lines and services, and uses metrics and analytical methods to drive future decision-making and provide opportunity and growth to the organization.Your opportunityReporting to the Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis the incumbent provides operational and client support to the Finance department and Hart House. The incumbent works closely with the Manager, FP&A to ensure business transactions are aligned with the generally accepted accounting principles, as well as the University’s policies and procedures. Related activities include: processing and reviewing financial transactions, preparing and verifying financial reports, processing payroll, ensuring back-up documentation is retained for audit purposes, and troubleshooting and resolving transaction errors within the University’s financial information system (FIS). The incumbent will support a large volume of Accounts Receivable and banking transactions. The ideal candidate would have a high degree of attention to detail, possesses excellent knowledge of the University’s financial policies and procedures.Your responsibilities will includeForecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgetsApplying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirementsAdvising staff on accounting practices and University financial policies and proceduresPreparing and/or processing journal entriesPreparing and recording deposits on a regular basisProcessing accounts receivable and accounts payable according to the University Guide to Financial ManagementFollowing-up on outstanding accounts receivable tasks to ensure timely completionVerifying the accuracy and completeness of informationEssential QualificationsBachelor’s Degree, preferably in a business or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum three years of relevant work experience, preferably within a post-secondary institution or the non-profit sectorMinimum three years of experience with posting and processing financial transactions related to accounts receivable and accounts payable, expense reimbursements, banking and deposits, reconciling accounts, resolving discrepanciesDemonstrated expertise with SAP systems including Financial Information System (FIS) and Human Resources Information System (HRIS)Experience in budgeting and month-end financial processes, including preparing accruals, monitoring variances, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with established policies and timelinesExperience generating and analyzing financial spread sheets and reportsExperience in related duties within complex organizations with multi-lines of businessExperience with financial management guidelines, preferably the University’s Financial Guide to Management, and the ability to interpret and apply complex policies and accounting principlesProven team player and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to provide high-quality service to clients/customersExcellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and competing deadlines in a fast paced environmentExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenAdvanced computer skills with high level knowledge in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneDrive/SharePointHighly developed quantitative/financial analysis abilities and sound knowledge of generally accepted accounting principlesExcellent organizational and record maintenance skillsDemonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in all work responsibilities and in collaborative workplace practicesAssets (Nonessential)Experience in training other staff membersPrior experience in payroll processingTo be successful in this role you will beHours of Work: Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional overtime.Please submit acover letter along with your resume in your application.Closing Date01/08/2026 11:59PM ETLived Experience StatementCandidates 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.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission. As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uroft.careers@utoronto.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr