Date Posted: 03/12/2026

Req ID: 47342

Faculty/Division: UofT Scarborough

Department: UTSC:Financial Services

Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)

Position Number: 00047145

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Description About us: The University of Toronto Scarborough is a place of energy, enthusiasm and passion. Our commitment to inclusive excellence attracts the brightest learners, scholars and employees from around the globe. Our success has been made possible by the opportunity given to us by Indigenous hosts to operate on their territory, and we cherish our continuing partnerships with these communities. The University of Toronto Scarborough is an exciting campus with unlimited potential. Join us on our journey.

Financial Services is part of a vibrant and expanding campus where diversity fuels innovation. It consists of a team of professionals who provide accounting, budgeting and procurement services to UTSC. As a centralized department, it is responsible for safeguarding university assets, ensuring compliance, developing financial models and conducting analysis in support of the University’s academic mission.

This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

Your Opportunity Reporting directly to the Manager, Accounting & Processing Support, the Senior Research Accountant will work closely with the Academic Departments at UTSC, Office of the Vice-Principal Research & Innovation (OVPRI) at UTSC, Procurement Services and Division of the Vice-President, Research & Innovation to develop relationships and create efficiencies to support the University’s academic mission and research activity at UTSC.

The Senior Research Accountant will assist with interpreting and applying University and sponsor policies to independently determine research compliance. This role will support responding to enquiries within the defined scope of the role and redirecting as appropriate. They will foster cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, and accomplish financial accounting responsibilities by serving as a resource on research administration issues. The responsibilities will include monitoring, recording, reconciling and/or reporting on funding accounts for research agreements.

The Senior Research Accountant will develop and implement new financial and non-financial processes with appropriate stakeholders to support the standardization and effectiveness of business processes for administering research grants and operating accounts. This role provides support and consultation services to Principal Investigators (PIs) and Business Officers through workshops, budget monitoring, and assistance in preparing complex reports for stakeholders.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Applying the University Guide to Financial Management and other applicable policies, agency and regulatory requirements
• Providing advice and data to support the development of business cases and analytics for departmental initiatives and for management decision-making
• Producing complex reports involving statistical and/or financial information and identifying and resolving data anomalies and discrepancies
• Analyzing financial processes and procedures and recommending improvements as appropriate
• Keeping well-informed on key University and sponsor policies and trends
• Serving as a resource on specific issues to a group of specialists
• Verifying the accuracy and completeness of documents
• Handling sensitive and/or confidential information

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related field. An acceptable combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum five years of related financial and accounting experience, preferably in a university setting.
• Experience managing audits with a strong understanding of auditing practices and procedures, including developing and implementing risk management strategies and internal controls
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting and reporting skills required
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites and Financial Information Systems with the ability to develop and produce complex statistical and/or financial reports
• Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues within a changing, high-pressure environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Applicants are also expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment

Assets (Nonessential)

• Working knowledge of research granting agencies and their programs is highly preferred.
• Experience with research compliance reviews is highly preferred.
• Experience working with grants and research accounts is highly preferred.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Be

• Communicator
• Diplomatic
• Organized
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Team player

Notes

• This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto’s Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline.

Closing Date: 03/23/2026, 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.

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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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

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