Date Posted: 09/09/2026

Req ID: 47666

Faculty/Division: Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering

Department: Institute of Biomedical Engineering

Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Number: 00059251

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us:

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a multidisciplinary research community where investigators across engineering, medicine and dentistry collaborate to develop innovative solutions that address global challenges in human health. Located in the heart of Canada’s largest health-care research network, our faculty offer quality education to students who receive training in biomedical and clinical engineering. These highly experienced faculty have been involved in launching more than 20 start-up companies and driving three major biomedical engineering commercialization ventures.

Your opportunity:

Under the general direction of the Director of Operations, the Senior Financial & Business Officer is responsible for the payroll of all appointed and non-appointed staff, financial planning and reporting for operating funds, informing senior leaders of funding issues, as well as making recommendations on budget allocations involving multiple sources of revenue and/or recovery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Implementing plans and process improvements for financial administration activities

Forecasting, planning and monitoring multiple complex budgets

Analyzing financial trends and preparing analytical reports and forecasts for management decision making

Monitoring department budget to ensure expenditures remain within budgeted allocations

Interpreting and applying policies and procedures when making independent decisions

Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements

Developing and maintaining procedures for the use of space and equipment

Directing the activities of a group of staff-appointed employees all performing a similar function

Essential Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of five (5) years of recent and related senior-level budgeting, forecasting, accounting,



and financial analysis experience.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience including accounts receivable, payroll, FIS and HRIS or similar systems.

Experience overseeing, planning and preparing complex budgets, forecasting and statistical information; monitoring and reconciling financial activity and payroll distribution and report generation, including preparing financial statements.

Experience overseeing all financial transactions (revenue and expenditures) against operating budgets.

Experience with financial reporting, payroll, purchasing and lease agreements and internal control principles.

Excellent knowledge of general accepted accounting principles, collective agreements or other related financial policies and procedures is required.

Excellent time management and organizational skills. Ability to adopt to changing priorities.

Demonstrated analytical ability with great attention to detail. Solid problem-solving skills.

Demonstrated ability to exercise a high level of confidentiality, professionalism, positive judgment, initiative, diplomacy, tact, and discretion.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team player with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and work environment.

Assets (Nonessential):

Completion of a recognized professional program (e.g. CPA).

To be successful in this role you will be:

Communicator

Courteous

Multi-tasker

Organized

Problem solver

Team player

Closing Date: 09/17/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:

USW Pay Band 14 - $91,677. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $117,242.



Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Finance/Budget/Planning/Audit

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, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

A is available upon request

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. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected].

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