(This position is initially open to regular part-time, bargaining unit employees of the college)

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary
Centennial College’s School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science (SETAS) is immediately hiring a Finance and Business Officer to support with day-to-day financial operations. The Finance and Business Officer acts as the first point of contact regarding all payroll and budget inquiries. The incumbent reports directly to the Operations Manager and works closely with the Finance Officers within the school. The Finance and Business Officer supports the team through gathering information, maintaining digital records, supporting in the preparation and monitoring of school budgets, and running reports.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and audits all contracts submitted by staff, ensuring terms in the Faculty and Support Staff Collective Agreements are observed
• Coordinates contract submission to payroll on a timely basis to meet payroll deadlines
• Liaises with Payroll, responding to errors/issues and ensures discrepancies are corrected
• Prepares and reviews month and year end reconciliation of all accounts
• Completes salary calculations for faculty, ensuring that the information is accurate, coordinating efforts with Human Resources/Payroll as required.
• Assists the Senior Finance Officer to develop reports and ensure reporting systems are in place to provide Dean with accurate and timely budget updates.
• Monitors the actual cost and budgeted amount for contract faculty hiring by maintaining appropriate data
• Assists with the development of the Six-Month Report, Year-End activities and preparation of the School fiscal budgets.
• Tracks, monitors and prepares paperwork regarding any changes to full-time employees’ payroll throughout the year including secondments, leaves of absence, sick/maternity/prepaid leaves, pro-rated workloads, regular layoffs, professional leaves, 11th month pay, overtime and step increases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience

• 3-year Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive finance and general accounting experience, including demonstrated experience supporting financial, budget, payroll and AP/AR activities.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving and analysis skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office, with advanced MS Excel and Word
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to cope under pressure associated with the management of numerous high-volume tasks in a busy service environment; high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by May 17, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J0523-0795. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).