Date Posted: 09/30/2025
Req ID: 45343
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Department of History
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: #
Note: This is for a TERM position ending in December 2026
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.
The Department of History is one of the largest history departments in North America and is internationally renowned. Ranked sixth among public universities worldwide and fourth in North America, we are home to a critical mass of expertise. The department offers exciting opportunities to interpret the past and examine its significance through research, education and life-long learning. It provides an opportunity forindividuals interested in being active in local, national and international research and public affairs to bring unique perspective to important events.
Your opportunity:
Reporting to the Department Manager, the successful incumbent supports faculty and department finances in multiple areas, such as information collection, generating financial reports and budgeting in accordance with University’s GTFM and other applicable regulatory requirements. The incumbent serves as the first point of contact to department faculty in administration of research grants and conference accounts through the preparation and processing of a variety of financial documents such as expense reimbursements, invoice payments, budget transfers, etc. The incumbent also supports payroll processing by requesting, verifying and entering payroll information into HRIS for a variety of employee groups and completing monthly reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries
-Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting onfunding accounts for grants and contracts
-Analyzing information to identify spending trends and recommend cost saving measures
-Processing financial and payroll transactions
-Verifying that HRIS transactions are processed according to applicable policies, procedures, collective agreements, and applicable legislated requirements
-Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
Essential Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
-Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience in a responsible financial role, including experience with financial administration of research grants and financial reporting, preferably in an academic environment
-Experience processing financial and payroll transactions in SAP-based system
-Experience providing cost-saving recommendations, and implementing plans and process improvements
-Demonstrated knowledge of financial management procedures, and policies pertaining to funding agencies and academic institutions
-Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, financial information systems (FIS) and human resources information systems (HRIS)
-Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
-Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with faculty, and staff and can work in a team environment
-Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and solid organizational and problem-solving skills
-Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
-Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
To be successful in this role you will be:
-Insightful
-Meticulous
-Organized
-Problem solver
-Team player
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.
Closing Date: 10/15/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 11 -- $76,577. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $97,928. 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 , and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.
