Finance and Grants Administration OfficerDate Posted: 10/23/2024
Req ID: 40328
Faculty/Division: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Department: Dalla Lana School of Public Health
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number: 00051551
Description: About us:
The Dalla Lana School of Public Health is a Faculty of the University of Toronto that originated as one of the Schools of Hygiene begun by the Rockefeller Foundation in 1927. The School, which played a critical role in the COVID-19 pandemic response, went through a dramatic renaissance after the 2003 SARS crisis and it is now the largest public health school in Canada, with more than 850 faculty, 1,000 students, and research and training partnerships with institutions throughout Toronto and the world.
Your opportunity:
The Office of Finance and Administration supports the faculty in ensuring efficient and effective management of the school's financial, human resources, building, and information technology resources. As the Finance and Grants Administration Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the School's post-award research portfolio. This includes managing grants funded by the tri-council, Canada Research Chairs, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Health Ontario, and more.
Your responsibilities will include: Analyzing actual expenditures in comparison to research budgets and preparing reports for financial planning and funding terms compliance.Interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance.Monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for research agreements.Forecasting and planning financial activities incorporating budgets with multiple sources of revenue and/or recoveries.Preparing and/or processing journal entries, purchase orders, and processing accounts payable/receivable.Recording detailed transactions for many accounts including payroll along with reconciling accounts.Preparing budget variance reports and producing complex statistical and/or financial reports.Verifying that HRIS transactions are processed according to applicable policies and procedures.Essential Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience.Minimum four (4) years of relevant finance and grants administration experience in a research setting or equivalent environment.Demonstrated experience processing financial transactions and preparing financial reconciliations in a research environment.Demonstrated experience managing post-award research grants.Experience identifying and resolving individual data anomalies and discrepancies.Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles to all financial tasks.Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite, particularly with Excel.Proficiency with SAP systems or similar systems.Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.Strong organizational skills and an ability to work in a high-volume environment.Ability to professionally communicate complex financial procedures and policies.Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial.Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and self-motivation.Closing Date: 11/06/2024, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 13 -- $84,813. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $108,463.
Lived Experience Statement:
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply.
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.
Accessibility Statement:The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members.
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