Executive Director, Budget, Planning & Finance

Executive Director, Budget, Planning & Finance Date Posted: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 10/30/2026, 11:59PM ET Req ID: 50033 Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science Department: Faculty Budget, Planning & Finance Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto) Description: The Faculty of Arts & Science (A&S) is a global leader in higher education and the largest academic division at the University of Toronto – consistently ranked first in Canada and among the top Universities in the world. Home to more than 31,000 undergraduate students, 4,800 graduate students, and over 900 faculty members, A&S offers an unparalleled breadth of academic opportunities across the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences. To support the Faculty's continued growth, complexity, and strategic ambitions, A&S seeks an outstanding leader to serve as its next Executive Director, Budget, Planning & Finance. Reporting to the Faculty's Chief Administrative Officer and leading a team of over 30 staff, the Executive Director will play a critical leadership role in refining and advancing the Faculty's new budget model; strengthening financial planning and forecasting capabilities; supporting major institutional modernization initiatives; and advancing a comprehensive approach to data analytics and decision-making. Serving as the Faculty's senior financial leader and trusted advisor to the Dean, Vice-Deans, Department Chairs, College Principals, and senior administrators, the Executive Director will advance the Faculty's academic and strategic priorities through sound financial stewardship and evidence-based planning. The ideal candidate is a strategic and highly collaborative leader with significant experience (10+ years) overseeing complex budgets and advising senior decision-makers in a large, multifaceted organization, ideally within the postsecondary sector. Experience working in fiscally constrained environments will benefit candidates. They bring strong financial planning, analytical, and data-informed decision-making capabilities, coupled with an understanding of institutional funding, risk management, contracts, and organizational operations. The University of Toronto has partnered with the leadership advisory firm Odgers for this recruitment. Applications are encouraged immediately and ideally by September 30, 2026, to Julia Robarts and Krutika Hotwani at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/31939. The position will remain open until filled. Inquiries, nominations, and accommodation requests can be directed to uofted@odgers.com. Appointment Type: Budget - Continuing | Schedule: Full-Time | Pay Scale Group: PM 8 -- Hiring Zone: $165,350 - $192,911 -- Broadband Salary Range: $165,350 - $275,585 (Open)