Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer Location: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Date Posted: 12/03/2025 Req ID: 46313 Overview The University of Toronto invites collaborative, forward‑thinking leaders to shape the future as its next Chief Financial Officer. As part of the President’s leadership team, the CFO directs the vision and mission of the University’s financial management, reporting processes, internal controls, and institutional financial information systems. The CFO leads the Finance Division in modernizing and advancing operating procedures and the technology supporting the delivery of services. With a team of more than 60 staff across financial services, procurement, and treasury, the CFO delivers broad‑based financial services and initiatives for the University as a whole, adhering to the highest legal, ethical, and professional standards. The CFO team works collaboratively with the campus community and external partners to build business partnerships that support the University’s wide range of activities. Key Responsibilities • Direct the strategic financial management and reporting for the University. • Oversee internal controls, financial systems, and investment, real‑estate, and debt financing strategies. • Lead risk management and prepare financial information for the Board and senior leadership. • Mentor and empower a unionised finance team of over 60 staff. Qualifications • Advanced degree and a relevant accounting designation or an equivalent combination of experience and education. • Extensive record of exemplary leadership in senior financial management, preferably in a university or large public‑sector environment. • Comprehensive knowledge of financial management, risk management, reporting, internal controls, financial resources, and information systems with knowledge of emerging technologies. Contact & Application Applications encouraged immediately and ideally by January 26, 2026. Contact: Julia Robarts and Krutika Hotwani – Inquiries or accommodation requests can be directed to Benefits & Details Closing Date: 01/26/2026, 11:59PM ET Employee Group: Salaried Personnel Subarea: PM Appointment Type: Budget – Continuing Schedule: Full‑Time Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 11 – Hiring Zone: $249,701 – $291,316 – Broadband Salary Range: $249,701 – $416,169 (Open) Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit Diversity Statement The 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. Accessibility Statement The 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr