Senior Financial Analyst

About Toronto Metropolitan

At the intersection of mind and action, Toronto Metropolitan University is on a transformative path to become Canada’s leading comprehensive innovation university. Integral to this path is the placement of equity, diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our institutional culture. Our current academic plan outlines each as core values and we work to embed them in all that we do.

We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and will assist us to expand our capacity for diversity in the broadest sense. In addition, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment in Canada, we encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, Indigenous peoples of North America, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

In April 2022, the university announced our new name of Toronto Metropolitan University, which will be implemented in a phased approach. Learn more about our next chapter.

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The Team

The DMZ is a leading startup incubator equipping the next generation of leading tech entrepreneurs with the tools needed to build, launch, and scale highly impactful startups. By providing connections to customers, coaching, capital, and a community, the DMZ’s customized approach helps innovators reach the next milestone in their entrepreneurial journey – whatever that might be. Through its award-winning programming, the DMZ has helped more than 720 startups raise $1.75 billion in capital and create 4,600+ jobs. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada with globally-accessible programming, the DMZ has a widely-recognized international presence with offices in Vietnam and India, and partnerships across North America, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

The Opportunity

The Senior Financial Analyst will:

• Provides financial management services, guidance, and advice to program areas within the DMZ to facilitate management decision making, including the complex analysis and preparation of timely and accurate financial reports for externally and internally-funded projects or programs

• Support the financial audit process, designing, developing and providing ongoing training to internal clients on Ryerson and the DMZ financial systems, policies, and reporting systems

• Ensure that financial integrity and the University’s accountability standards are met.  

• Act as a lead hand and provides guidance to Programs and Partnerships Assistants and the Administrative Assistant on DMZ-related projects and financial processes.

Qualifications

To help us learn more about you, please provide a cover letter and resume describing how you meet the following required qualifications:

• Successful completion of a post-secondary degree in Business Management, Accounting and Finance or related degree program and Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the accounting field in a lead hand capacity with the following requirements:

  • Knowledge and experience working in accounting and auditing for not-for-profit government organizationsExperience with restricted and accrual method of accounting, year-end working paper and preparation of complex annual financial statements, budgeting, variance analysis, and reporting

  • Good working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle Government Financial (OGF) systems and PeopleSoft 

  • Good working knowledge of business intelligence tools and online analytical processing systems

  • Must have fund/project accounting experience

  • Lead Hand/Staff supervision experience

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), fund accounting, accruals, deferrals as it relates to a non-profit environment

• Good working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, such as Oracle Government Financial (OGF) systems and PeopleSoft 

• Good working knowledge of business intelligence tools and online analytical processing systems

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel

• Success in working collaboratively within a team and in building relationships with multi-sectoral stakeholders for new business development opportunities.

• Exceptional analytical skills that lend to strong judgment and decision making skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills 

• Ability to manage multiple competing projects/assignments at once and evaluate a variety of programs and projects simultaneously

• Solid oral and written communication skills for report/proposal writing, delivering projects updates and other presentations to senior management

Additional Information

We encourage all First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples or Indigenous peoples of North America, to self-identify in their applications and also reach out to Tracey King, Indigenous Human Resources Lead  for support during the selection process.

As part of the selection process, candidates may be required to complete an occupational assessment.  
Applications will only be accepted online through Toronto Metropolitan University's careersite.

Toronto Metropolitan University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and aims to ensure that independence, dignity, integration and equality of opportunity are embedded in all aspects of the university culture.
 
We will provide an accessible experience for applicants, students, employees, and members of the Toronto Metropolitan University community.We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact hr@ryerson.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.