Business Officer

Responsibilities

• Oversee business and financial administration for CANSSI Ontario, including budgeting and payroll management for operational, restricted, and trust accounts.
• Forecast, plan, and monitor multiple complex budgets and make recommendations on budget allocations.
• Analyze financial trends and prepare analytical reports and forecasts to support management decision-making.
• Manage purchasing and procurement activities, including negotiating terms and drafting contracts with external vendors.
• Reconcile accounts and develop business methods to support administrative workflows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding expense reimbursements, awards, and payments.
• Administer facilities, equipment, and personnel access to facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, financial management, commerce, or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in accounting and financial administration, preferably in a post-secondary or research-intensive environment.
• Proven experience managing complex operating budgets, research grants, and payroll distribution.
• Experience with procurement services, contract negotiation, and administrative operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Access, etc.).
• Advanced skills in FIS, HRIS, or similar administrative systems, and experience with Concur.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional accounting designation.

About the Company

The University of Toronto is a global leader in research and education. CANSSI Ontario (CANSSI ON) serves as the Ontario Regional Centre of the Canadian Statistical Sciences Institute, working to build capacity in statistical and data science across data-intensive research and connecting researchers across the province.