Senior Financial Business Analyst - Accounting Compliance and Audit Management

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: non-union 
Number of vacancies: 
Site: 700 University Avenue- OPG Building 
Department: Accounting Compliance and Audit Management (ACAM)
Reports to: Director Accounting, Compliance and Audit Management
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Status: Temporary, Full-time (12 months contract) 
Closing Date: August 5, 2025

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Financial Business Analyst to join our Accounting Compliance and Audit Management team. This role will be instrumental in supporting Finance and Audit Committee deliverables, managing internal audit processes, monitoring internal controls, and assisting with external audit preparation. It offers broad exposure to key areas such as financial reporting, variance analysis, internal control assessments, and participation in special projects, including ESG initiatives and finance process automation.

Duties

1. Financial Reporting & Finance and Audit Committee Support

• Assist with the preparation of briefing notes related to financial reporting for the Finance and Audit Committee
• Prepare and deliver quarterly financial statement variance analysis and key financial metrics for review by the CFO

2. Internal Audit

• Conduct first-level reviews of internal audit reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity of key findings, and identification of responsible action owners
• Monitor and track the implementation of internal audit recommendations to ensure completion by the due dates

3. Internal Controls

Coordinate the biannual distribution and collection of internal control matrix information

• Ensure controls are operating effectively to mitigate key financial risks
• Coordinate the quarterly sign off of various mandatory filings (GST, Tax returns etc.) to ensure completed and review any outstanding matters
• Monthly p-card audit

4. ARO Audit Reporting

• Act as the internal controller for Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) audit reporting.

5. Inventory and Year-End Audit Support

• Lead inventory count procedures, including scheduling CPA students, attending counts when necessary, and reviewing final reports.
• Support the year-end audit process:
  • Work on new accounting standards (e.g., P3 agreement – West Park Patient Care Building).
  • Help compile supporting documentation for financial statement notes.
  • Review audit schedules and complete process walkthroughs.
  • Liaise with external auditors throughout interim and year-end audit phases.

6. Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, including vacation accruals, prepaid expenses, and severance accrual.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts for all accounts

7. Special Projects & Ad Hoc Initiatives

Contribute to special projects including:

• ESG reporting initiatives.
• Finance automation tools (e.g., Blackline).
• Fraud prevention and control measures.
• Support for West Park-specific financial activities.

8. Month end close and financial close processes.

Coordinate and execute key month-end close tasks including but not limited to, posting, clearing and verifying entries, reconciling balances and monitoring the month end month-end calendar

Qualifications

• University Degree in accounting, business administration or recognized equivalent
• 5 years working experience
• CPA, CA, CMA, CGA
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Experience with financial reporting and audit processes.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems; experience with Blackline is an asset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Additional Information

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.