Date Posted: 09/24/2025
Req ID:45280
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:Student Housing & Residence Life
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Description:
U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great
catalysts of human potential.
Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark lifechanging research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite
entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.
This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missiniheziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.
Position Summary:
Student Housing & Residence Life at the University of Toronto Mississauga is one of UofT’s largest residence operations with over 1,900 beds as of September 2026.
Reporting to the Director, Student Housing & Residence Life, the Assistant Director, Finance and Business Services is a senior member of the department’s leadership team, works closely with the Assistant Director, Residence Life and the Assistant Director, Residence Administration and Operations to lead Student Housing & Residence Life operations and planning. The AD, Finance and Business Services provides functional leadership in budget and financial management, long-range planning, and the development of strategies that sustain and enhance the student housing experience.
Working independently, with minimal direction, the incumbent is responsible for the financial management and operations of the campus residences at the University of Toronto Mississauga. The incumbent will act as a key resource on long range financial and capital planning, as well as human resources planning.
Under the direction of the Director, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of the residence system through effective budget oversight, forecasting, and resource allocation. The AD, Finance and Business Services leads the development of multi-year financial and capital plans, provides strategic advice to the Director and senior leadership team, and ensures integration of long-term financial goals with annual operating objectives.
Financial resource responsibilities include: consulting and planning long-range financial plans for Student Housing & Residence Life, providing strategic advice to Director, and ADs, integrating long-term financial plans with annual operating budgets; drafting five-year budget forecasts, making recommendations for cost containment and human resource reorganizations. The AD, Finance and Business Services also contributes to broader departmental strategy and operations, with responsibilities that extend beyond finance to support the effectiveness of the department as a whole.
Working with the Financial Coordinator to reconcile and review month end reports; prepare reports as needed using the Financial Information System (FIS); plan and monitor the human resources budget; oversee payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
This position serves as Acting Director in the absence of the Director.
Qualifications Required:
EDUCATION:
University degree in business, accounting or finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional accounting designation (eg. CPA) required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum five years’ experience in a comparable position performing the following duties: providing financial and strategic advice, consulting and developing long-term budget plans, budget and financial management, human resources, staffing, payroll. Experience managing in a unionized environment is required. Experience working in a University setting, preferably in a Residence environment. Advanced working knowledge of accepted accounting practices, financial and human resource policies and procedures of the University of Toronto, and their application. Proficiency with FIS/AMS and related systems.
SKILLS:
Demonstrated skills in planning long-range budgets, Advanced knowledge of MS Office (in particular Excel). Familiarity with specific residence management systems (e.g., StarRez) Some assignments require technical skills. Exemplary leadership ability A high degree of initiative and self-motivation. High level of cognitive and problem-solving ability. Aptitude in systems thinking. Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written), public relations, negotiation and diplomacy skills; Must have exemplary communication skills for communicating complex financial processes, tact and diplomacy when dealing with financial and personnel issues. Ability to focus and prioritize and work independently with limited Director supervision.
OTHER:
Knowledge of accepted accounting practices, labour, employment standards, health & safety, and sound management practice. Must be able to interpret complex policies and procedures related to financial, budget and human resource issues. Must be able to think creatively to address issues in a unique way to achieve resolution in accordance with University policy and procedures. Proven ability to collaborate and participate effectively within a team; enthusiasm and skill in working with students. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work independently, multi-task and prioritize work according to demands for self and others. Must often deal with multiple deadlines and priorities. Demonstrated interest in learning and keeping abreast with, financial and human resource practice, and new technology. Ability to exercise good judgment, tact and discretion, and maintain positive attitude while under pressure.
Closing Date: 10/09/2025,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Salaried
Personnel Subarea:PM
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: PM 3 -- Hiring Zone: $93,592 - $109,190 -- Broadband Salary Range: $93,592 - $155,985
Job Category: Administrative / Managerial
