Finance and Accounts Manager

Department: University Centre Directorate
This position is represented by the agreement between the Professional Staff Association and the University of Guelph

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General Purpose

Reporting to the Director, University Centre Operations, the Finance & Accounts Manager will maintain successful oversight, planning, and management of the financial activities of the University Centre Department, including, but not limited to, the preparation and presentation of the operating budget, production of monthly financial statements and business forecasts, cash flow reconciliations, client account management, regular analysis of operating costs and accounts payable, inventory asset management, and supervision of accounting staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Finance & Accounts Manager will maintain control and oversight of financial practices and procedures in alignment with institutional policies and financial responsibilities and support the decision-making of the management team by providing up-to-date information and recommendations based on business activities, current expenditures, and other relevant financial and economic data. Business enterprise operations include two food and beverage venues, catering operations, facility support and rental services, and some retail activities.

In their day-to-day work, the Finance & Accounts Manager will lead accounting staff in the management of daily financial processes including revenue remittance, sales reconciliation and payment reporting, client account statements and notices, accounts payable processing, financial reporting system transfers, cash float balancing, and other operational financial requirements. Other regular duties include administration of payment, point-of-sale, and accounting software and systems and reconciliation of accounting records against the university’s financial reporting system.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, along with a professional accounting designation (CGA, CPA or related designation);

• Minumum three (3) years demonstrated experience working in a business accounting role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience;

• Strong knowledge in budgeting, forecasting, account management, financial reporting, and controls;

• Experience working in facility management and operations, hospitality/retail industry, and/or post-secondary educational sectors is an asset;

• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem solving skills with exceptional attention to detail;

• Ability to manage situations under pressure with professionalism and tact;

• Experience in presenting financial statements to a board of directors would be considered an asset.

Employee Type: Regular
Position Number: 10927223
Classification: P&M FT- Band 04
Professional/Managerial Salary Bands
The target hiring salary for this position is minimum and up to 96% of midpoint for the salary grade.

*Tentative evaluation; subject to committee review.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

Posting Date: 06/18/2026
Closing Date: 06/26/2026