Assistant Director, Business Operations

Date Posted: 01/14/2026

Req ID: 46625

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Financial Services

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Existing Vacancy: Anticipatory

Description:

ABOUT US

The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by our Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University's Academic mission.

This search aligns with the University's commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Under the general direction of the Director, Financial Services, the Assistant Director is a senior member of the Financial Services team at UTSC and is responsible for providing financial analysis, advice, expertise and oversight of financial support to all business-related operations, capital and trust accounting at UTSC.

Managing a team of professionals, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing projects, which encompass financial management, financial accounting, strategic planning, business cases, development of policy and procedures for UTSC's ancillary operations, student services units, (non-ancillary) self- funded business operations, co-op programs, and new departments resulting from expansion and reorganization of existing units or clients. Scope of responsibilities include: providing financial and operational advice regarding short and long-term strategic planning; conducting research and financial analysis; developing short and long-term financial models; developing and implementing financial accounting procedures; developing procedures to safeguard the University's funds, conducting operational audits to assess effectiveness of controls; reviewing and making recommendations to improve Standard Operating Procedures prepared by clients; and ensuring compliance with the University's financial accounting policies and/or fees protocols.

The incumbent leads and organizes the annual budget process, including analysis of new programs/capital initiatives, and oversees the calculation of overheads, preparation of contracts, service agreements, financial models and assessment of completeness and long-term financial viability, year end statements and analyses, and variance and accountability reporting by direct reports. The incumbent makes recommendations to senior management to minimize the financial risk of all new and existing initiatives and operations. The incumbent also works closely with Directors and senior administration to ensure revenues are maximized and expenditures are controlled.

The incumbent works closely with the Scarborough Campus Student Union, providing guidance and recommendations on their financial management, financial reporting, and strategic planning of their budgets and businesses, and sits on their oversight committees as a university staff member. The incumbent is responsible for the financial management concerns of the Student Centre Management Agreement, ensuring that the financial terms of the agreement are met and provides advice to senior management of the University in its regard.

The range of business activities overseen by the incumbent in this role requires that the incumbent develop the working knowledge of each business spanning a broad range of industries, demonstrate an ability to apply internal control and risk management principles, identify potential tax issues as a result of operations within the portfolio, and requires that they adapt entrepreneurial strategic management principles to these operations within a University environment. The incumbent is also expected to plan and conduct operational audits of new or existing operations, as necessary, to assess the effectiveness of internal controls. Observed control weaknesses will be addressed and presented by the Assistant Director to senior management, identifying the cause of the weaknesses and recommendations to strengthen controls.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

EDUCATION:

University degree and a professional accounting designation (CPA) and/or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

II. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 8 years progressively senior accounting and financial management experience. Experience in strategic planning, budgeting and fund accounting. In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and practices. Demonstrated managerial experience leading professional accounting staff. Experience with profit and non-profit sectors, preferably in a University environment. Demonstrated business development and business management experience. An understanding of the University's organizational structure including governance, mission and intersection with the broader community.

III. SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet applications and word processing software, preferably in Excel and Microsoft Word; advanced knowledge of Power Point. Database management skills. Experience with computerized financial information and human resources information systems. Working knowledge of the University of Toronto's FIS and HRIS system highly desirable. Strong business acumen.

IV. OTHER:

Superior analytical ability, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative, knowledge of the University's budgeting and financial policies and procedures would be an asset. Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and demonstrated commitment to service. Superior report preparation and presentation skills. Ability to work under pressure, be a problems solver and self- starter. Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative, discretion and tact. Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex projects and manage conflicting priorities while working toward tight deadlines. Proven leadership skills with ability to translate complex financial information and analytical results into easily understood terms.

NOTES:

• 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.
• This role may have occassional overtime

Closing Date: 01/25/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: Salaried

Personnel Subarea:PM

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 5 - Hiring Zone: $120,499 - $140,583 - Broadband Salary Range: $120,499 - $200,831

Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit