Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services & Special Projects

The Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services & Special Projects provides senior-level analytical, reporting, operational, systems, and project support across all Financial Services functions. Reporting to the Controller, Financial Services, the role is responsible for leading regulatory reporting activities, supporting financial accounting and reporting processes, coordinating audit requirements, driving process improvements, participating in systems initiatives, conducting complex financial and operational analyses, and leading special projects that support the hospital's financial stewardship and operational effectiveness.
This role serves as a key resource to the Controller and works collaboratively with stakeholders across the organization to enhance financial processes, strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate is a highly motivated and detail-oriented finance professional with strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. They demonstrate sound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and high-quality work in a complex, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is adaptable, proactive, and committed to maintaining high standards of integrity, professionalism, compliance, and financial stewardship.
Key Responsibilities:
Provides senior-level analytical, reporting, operational, systems, and project support across all Financial Services functions for the Hospital and its’ three supporting Foundations, including General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and related areas.
Leads and coordinates assigned month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting, reporting, reconciliation, analysis, and financial close activities to support the accuracy and integrity of the hospital's financial records.
Leads the preparation, coordination, and submission of Ministry of Health (MOH) Broader Public Sector (BPS), AGCO, CRA, PCI, & other regulatory reporting requirements
Acts as a key liaison and subject matter expert for internal and external audits, coordinating audit requests, preparing supporting documentation and analyses, resolving issues, and supporting the implementation of recommendations.
Conducts complex financial, operational, and data analyses to identify trends, risks, opportunities, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities, and provides recommendations to management.
Leads and participates in special projects, operational reviews, strategic initiatives, and organizational priorities on behalf of Financial Services
Will identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, workflow redesigns, and control enhancements that improve efficiency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery.
Reviews and evaluates financial processes, business practices, and internal controls to ensure compliance with organizational policies, accounting standards, legislative requirements, and audit expectations.
Participates in the planning, testing, implementation, enhancement, and optimization of financial, payroll, and related business systems, acting as a Finance subject matter expert for system upgrades, integrations, and process changes.
Prepares reports, presentations, briefing materials, business analyses, and recommendations for management, senior leadership, and other stakeholders.
Maintains current knowledge of accounting standards, healthcare reporting requirements, regulatory changes, and industry best practices relevant to Ontario hospitals and the broader public sector.
Exercises independent judgment in managing priorities, conducting analyses, identifying solutions, and recommending actions to support effective financial stewardship and operational excellence.
Performs other related duties, analyses, projects, and assignments within Financial Services as required.
University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required. Public Accounting experience is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, financial close, audit support, and regulatory reporting within a complex organization.
Experience in hospitals, healthcare organizations, or other regulated public-sector environments, with knowledge of Ontario healthcare funding, Ministry of Health reporting, accountability requirements, and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in financial statement preparation, regulatory and external reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, and accounting best practices.
Proven ability to lead or contribute to complex projects, system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change efforts.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, and financial analysis capabilities, with advanced proficiency in Excel and the Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, coordinate reporting requirements, and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Must have excellent written & verbal communication skills

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid