Executive Officer of Finance

Background

The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 235,000 students in 579 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 100,000 life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.

TDSB staff members are the backbone of the system. A talented community of educators and support staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success. The TDSB employs approximately 42,000 individuals who build a positive learning environment by supporting our Strategic Directions and Mission Statement. Our standards are high because our students are our number one priority.

Key Responsibilities

TDSB is hiring an Executive Officer of Finance. As the Executive Officer of Finance, you will advance our commitment to academic excellence and student well-being by safeguarding, overseeing, and allocating financial resources in support of the 2024-2028 Multi-Year Strategic Plan: Inspiring Minds & Shaping Futures, and by delivering modern and responsive business services aligned with our organization’s core mandate.

As a member of Executive Council and Senior Team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the future of public education in Toronto and across Canada. You’ll leverage your service-oriented leadership style to collaborate with senior leaders to ensure that resources are allocated in the best interest of all students so that every student has the opportunity to succeed. Learn more about the TDSB here.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Modernization and Strategic Resource Allocation, you will work with the following committees: Audit Committee; and the Finance, Budget and Enrolment Committee. Reporting to the Executive Officer of Finance position are the following roles:

• Comptroller of Budget, Financial Reporting, and Payroll Operations
• Comptroller of Finance and Enterprise Risk Management
• Senior Manager of Business Services, Community Services and Student Transportation Services
• Senior Manager of Procurement and Support Services.

Eligible Candidates

The successful candidate will bring senior-level administrative expertise in a large educational or unionized public sector institution, or a similarly complex organization, demonstrating proven expertise in resource allocation, financial decision-making, and alignment of budget to organizational priorities.

• University degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline, and a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with eight years of progressive experience in the financial management of a public sector organization; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A Business Supervisory Officer’s Qualification, or a commitment to obtaining the qualification within the first two years of employment is essential.
• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Public Sector Accounting Standards.
• In-depth knowledge of the K-12 education sector funding model and related legislative framework.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to advance the Board’s strategic objectives by collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in evidence-informed decision-making.
• Political acuity and excellent knowledge of good governance principles to navigate complex public sector decision-making structures.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to lead the delivery of key initiatives.
• Creative problem solver and systems thinker in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.

Ready to innovate and inspire?

If you are a forward-thinking business leader with a passion for student success, staff engagement, and innovation? We want to hear from you. Join us in leading the charge towards a brighter future for all students.

Apply today!

To apply for the Executive Officer of Finance position, submit your cover letter and resume via email to director'soffice@tdsb.on.ca by May 20, 2026. Please reference TDSB Executive Officer of Finance in the subject line of your email.

Our leadership team is committed to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to the success of our students and our community. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We are committed to providing an accessible experience, and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply.