Finance Manager

Date Posted: 08/25/2026
Req :49975
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Dept of Computer Science
Campus
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St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description:

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.

Established in 1964, the Department of Computer Science is ranked among the top computer science departments in the world. Our faculty have been presented with a wide variety of honours and awards over the years, including two Turing Awards, and many other national and international honours. We provide diverse programs and research opportunities while consistently producing high-impact research that is among the most highly cited in computer science.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under the general direction of the Director of Administration (DA), the Finance Manager assists in the management of the Department of Computer Science’s financial resources. This includes the budgeting process, including research grants and contracts, accounting, payroll and purchasing. The Finance Manager is expected to manage staff and identify opportunities for improved internal controls and financial management in these areas on an ongoing basis.

Duties include:

assisting the DA in the preparation and management of the annual operating budget, including monitoring and authorizing expenditures (except academic salaries) and ensuring the DA is informed of current and forecasted cash positions; assisting in the evaluation of financial priorities and objectives by assisting in the compilation of comparative statistics showing expenditure trends, projecting year-end forecasts, preparing feasibility studies and other analytical tasks as required.

Verifies academic salary information from FAS for accuracy prior to PTR letters being distributed.

The position is also responsible for overseeing the management of the Department’s research grants and the financial and administrative support for all research groups. This includes assisting with grant application budgets, financial tracking of research grants and principal investigator accounts, budget analysis, purchasing, accounting, and reporting to ensure that financial integrity is maintained for these accounts. As such, the incumbent develops short and long-term financial plans for research funding in consultation with faculty, the Chair and the DA, monitors spending, is responsible for overseeing FIS processing, procurement, and administrative support for the research groups, as well as various human resources management activities.

The position assists in the preparation of cost estimates for new programs and supervises staff who manage and process financial transactions within the department.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
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University degree in finance or accounting or appropriate combination of education and experience. Successful completion or working towards a recognized accounting designation such as C.A., CMA or CGA would be an asset.

Experience
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Minimum of 5 years related management, financial and supervisory experience, preferably in a University or academic environment, with an emphasis on accounting and auditing. Proven experience working in a research environment supporting multinational, multi-PI and multi-institutional agreements. Experience leading and motivating others. Expertise in budget planning, financial management and control, as well as administration of budget and financial resources required. Experience in the application…