Director, Financial Operations & Administration

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Date Posted: 02/11/2026
Req : 46892
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM:
Office of the Vice-Principal Academic & Dean
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.

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Reporting to the Assistant Dean, the Director, Financial Operations and Administration (Director) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the financial, and administrative, and governance functions (Campus Affairs Community, Academic Affairs Committee, ancillary fees) of the Office of the Vice-Principal, Academic & Dean (OVPAD). The Director plays a pivotal role in advancing the academic and strategic priorities of the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) by ensuring strong financial stewardship, effective governance coordination, and streamlined administrative operations across the portfolio, including all academic units.

The Director is responsible for the comprehensive management and support of financial planning and analysis, communications and governance processes, and office administration, including human resources, health and safety, and risk management. This includes leading the adjudication of the Priorities and Equipment Fund, overseeing multi-year financial planning and carry forward overage reviews, and providing strategic financial support to all academic units.

As a senior advisor to the Assistant Dean, Vice-Principal Academic & Dean, Vice-Deans, and Associate Deans, the Director provides expert counsel on new budget development, resource allocation, organizational design, and operational effectiveness. The role also leads cross-functional initiatives, special projects, and institutional reporting that inform strategy and decision-making.

The Director provides leadership and direction to professional and managerial staff within the OVPAD—including communications, office management, faculty administration (triple

A) and appointments, graduate matters, and applicable Vice Dean administrative support, ensuring coordinated service delivery, operational excellence, and a strong culture of collaboration, accountability, and inclusion. The incumbent also serves as a key liaison with the Office of the Governing Council and senior University Officers, ensuring alignment with University policies, procedures, and governance protocols.

Through strategic foresight, financial acumen, and people-centered leadership, the Director strengthens the capacity of the OVPAD to deliver on its mission and supports the University’s academic and administrative excellence.

University degree in business or related field with specialization in accounting and a professional accounting designation, or acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of eight years of progressively senior…