Finance Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Toronto District School Board Full time

**_SCH II-24-0139NE _**

**Finance Support Officer**

**2 - Permanent Positions**

**Business Services**

**Schedule II, Level 7**

**(Non-Union - 12 Months)**

**$95,945 - $115,121**

**Overall Purpose**:
Reporting to the Finance Support Manager, the Finance Support Officer will provide oversight, support, and training to TDSB schools and academic departments on finance and administrative functions, and related Board policies and procedures.

The Finance Support Officer will:

- Monitor school budgets, school generated funds, HST reporting, petty cash and student nutrition program accounts to ensure policy compliance and accuracy of transactions and records;
- Provide guidance to schools in areas such as funds management, procurement, account reconciliations, cash handling and safeguarding of Board assets;
- Provide training and support to schools and academic departments on budget development, business policies and procedures, internal controls and best practices;
- Provide support and assist with the planning, implementation and training of accounting systems, or other related systems, including upgrades;
- Coordinate the collection, administration consolidation and review of school generated funds reports, for management analysis and Ministry reporting purposes.

**Summary of Duties**:

- Monitor school budgets, school generated funds, HST reporting, school nutrition program funds, P-card transactions, employee reimbursements and petty cash accounts to ensure policy compliance and accuracy of transactions and records;
- Work with schools on developing financial plans to address budget and school generated funds surplus/deficit issues;
- Inform, advise and ensure that staff adhere to proper internal control procedures;
- Assist in the development and implementation of business processes, policies and procedures for schools and central departments, including developing and preparing training materials and/or manuals;
- Provide training, advice and support to school and central staff on business processes, policies and procedures including budgeting, purchasing, general accounting, payroll, work flow, enrolment reporting, banking, purchase card, petty cash, ordering, financial reporting, employee reimbursements etc.;
- Assist with planning, implementation and training of any new or system upgrades to financial, enrolment and other related systems;
- Advise schools on how best to access systems data and monitor financial transactions;
- Provide support to school on projects or board/ministry initiatives that require tracking of expenditures and preparation of related reports;
- Coordinate the collection, administration, consolidation and review of school generated funds financial reports for management analysis and Ministry reporting purposes;
- Assist schools and school councils to resolve financial issues, financial reconciliations and troubleshooting;
- Provide support to Principals and office staff with regards to school closures, new school start-ups, consolidations and transfers;
- Work with Business Development staff on inquiries from schools relating to fundraising;
- Review and analyze documentation (e.g., invoices, purchases and receipts etc.) to determine if accounting and budget postings in the board financial and data collection systems are as expected;
- Work with school staff on preparing corrections where needed;
- Work with schools and school councils on financial management and reporting issues;
- Review reports, prepare analysis and summary schedules for senior management and board auditors;
- Prepare reports to senior management on school budgets and identify areas of risk or concern;
- Assist in developing and refining business policies, procedures and workflows for school based business transactions, including the collection and reporting of school fees and non-public funds;
- Review school enrolment registers on-site to ensure they are accurate and align to Ministry standards;
- Liaise with the Planning department on any enrolment reporting issues identified during school visits;
- Assist with data analysis, identifying system efficiencies, new financial processes or system implementation;
- Liaise with other school boards to identify best practices and participate in internal work groups and committees, as required.
- Provide support to special projects as required; and
- Other duties as assigned.
- Post-secondary degree in related field (e.g. Commerce, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration) with four years of progressively responsible finance experience, preferably in the education or government sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
- Excellent understanding of budget development and monitoring;
- Strong proficiency in financial accounting and bookkeeping software (e.g. Quicken, Quickbooks);
- Ability to design, deliver and evaluate training programs;
- Detail oriented and analytical with strong problem solving skills;
- Proven customer service,


  • Finance Officer

    3 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada Sinai Health Full time

    **Finance Officer** Sinai Health Foundation raises and stewards funds to support Sinai Health. Sinai Health is Canada’s leading integrated health system and comprises of Circle of Care; Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital; Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute; and Mount Sinai Hospital. The generous support of our community fuels everything we do from seamless...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company DescriptionRefine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting,overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company DescriptionRefine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role DescriptionThis is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting,overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada.Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing...


  • Toronto, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial operations, providing strategic...


  • Toronto, Canada Braemar College Full time

    **About Us**: Braemar College, founded in 1995 and located on the University of Toronto's St. George campus, is a private high school and postsecondary pathway provider. Offering Grades 9-12, we prioritize student success through a supportive environment that fosters academic, personal, and social growth. With a diverse student body, we provide tailored...

  • Finance Officer

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada York University Full time

    **Purpose**: The Division of the President is composed of Seven Departments: Office of the President, Communications & Public Affairs, Government and Community Relations & Protocol, the University Secretariat, Office of the General Counsel, the Art Gallery of York University and Institutional Events. Reporting to the Senior Executive Officer, Office of the...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    At Refine Finance, we provide fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses across Canada.This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial operations, providing strategic...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, ON, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Company Description Refine Finance provides fractional CFO support and outsourced full-cycle accounting services to small and mid-sized businesses accross Canada. Role Description This is a full-time hybrid role for a Senior Finance Manager at Refine Finance. The Senior Finance Manager will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, overseeing financial...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada International Business University Full time

    Student Finance Officer (Financial Aid/OSAP)International Business University is a teaching-focused university specializing in business education that seeks highly motivated and qualified professionals ready for a new challenge.OverviewThe Student Finance Officer manages office records, invoices, and outstanding dues. This role also involves maintaining...


  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada Refine Finance Full time

    Refine Finance offers a unique opportunity to join our team as a Senior Finance Manager. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for full-cycle accounting, financial operations, and providing strategic financial insights.Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will have a strong...