Head of Finance & Fundraising

Job summary

Oversee financial strategy, planning, budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Lead fundraising strategy and donor and partner relationships, and collaborate with university leadership to align financial and fundraising goals with institutional priorities.

Job details

Company Description Ontario Tech University is a modern, forward-thinking institution focused on advancing knowledge to drive economic growth, regional development, and social innovation. The university prepares students and graduates to make a positive impact in a tech-focused world, emphasizing both technological advancement and its social and ethical implications. Researchers and students collaborate with organizations, communities, governments, and academic partners to solve complex problems across diverse fields such as business, engineering, health sciences, information technology, and social sciences. Ontario Tech adapts to an evolving educational landscape through experiential and dynamic learning, offering flexible pathways for learners. With more than 80 specialized research labs and collaborative spaces like Brilliant Catalyst, the campus fosters innovation, connection, and real-world impact. Role Description The Head of Finance & Fundraising is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the university’s financial strategy and leading fundraising initiatives to support institutional priorities. This role manages financial planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effective use of resources across academic and administrative units. The individual leads the development and execution of fundraising strategies, including donor cultivation, stewardship, and partnership development with individuals, corporations, and foundations. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring financial performance, preparing and reviewing financial statements, guiding investment and funding decisions, and collaborating with leadership to align financial and fundraising goals with the university’s strategic plan. The role also involves mentoring team members, implementing process improvements, and providing clear communication and guidance to stakeholders on financial and fundraising matters. Qualifications Strong foundation in Finance, with proven experience managing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting. Demonstrated Analytical Skills for interpreting complex financial data and informing strategic decision-making. Experience with Budgeting, including developing, monitoring, and adjusting budgets in a multifaceted organization. Background in fundraising or development, including donor relations, proposal development, and revenue generation strategies. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; a relevant graduate degree or professional designation (e.g., CPA, CFA) is an asset. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote environment and influence senior stakeholders. Proven leadership experience, including managing teams, setting priorities, and driving continuous improvement in financial and fundraising processes. Familiarity with higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector environments and knowledge of relevant financial regulations and best practices.

What you’ll do

Oversee financial strategy, planning, budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Lead fundraising strategy and donor and partner relationships, and collaborate with university leadership to align financial and fundraising goals with institutional priorities.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field, with a relevant graduate degree or professional designation such as CPA or CFA considered an asset. Candidates should bring strong financial reporting, budgeting, fundraising, analytical, communication, and leadership experience, ideally in higher education, nonprofit, or public-sector settings.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Financial planning · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Fundraising Strategy
• Donor Relations
• Donor Stewardship
• Partnership Development
• Analytical Skills
• Investment Decision-Making
• Team Leadership
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Improvement
• Regulatory Compliance

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Sales