Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan financial activities, incorporating budgets with multiple revenue sources and recoveries
• Monitor, record, reconcile, and report on various accounts, grants, and contracts
• Process accounts payable and prepare regular deposits in accordance with University guidelines
• Advise staff and student groups on accounting practices, financial policies, and procedures
• Generate standard financial reports and provide budget oversight and stewardship support
• Lead the financial literacy program, including curriculum development, event logistics, and community partnerships
• Provide administrative support to committees, including drafting agendas and meeting minutes

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in business or a related field, plus advanced standing in a recognized accounting program
• Minimum of three years of experience in financial accounting and financial analysis
• Experience in program management, implementation, and assessment, preferably in a post-secondary or non-profit setting
• Proficiency with FIS, HRIS, Kronos, PowerBI, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and apply accounting principles
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience training, mentoring, and engaging students
• Proven ability to work effectively in a diverse community and manage changing priorities

About the Company

Hart House is a centre for experiential education at the University of Toronto. Since 1919, it has served as a hub where students, faculty, and the broader community connect through programming in the arts, dialogue, and wellness. Operating through a social enterprise model, Hart House generates revenue to support student-focused programming across all three University of Toronto campuses.