Senior Financial Analyst

CMHA York Region & South Simcoe; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Newmarket is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to oversee finance and accounting functions. The role involves month-end reporting, compliance with GAAP, support for management decisions via financial analysis, and collaboration with various departments. Applicants should have a post-secondary degree, CPA, and extensive financial experience in relevant sectors. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Full Extended Health & Dental

Life Insurance

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in finance in public accounting, not-for-profit and/or healthcare.
• Experience in budget, planning, and preparing analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Director in developing technical accounting memos.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare cash flow, working capital, and margin projections.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and professional standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel macros an asset), Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics GP

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Adaptable with strong problem solving and project management skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in a relevant field

CPA (CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why work for CMHA York Region?

We deliver quality mental health and addictions services that promote recovery and health, and end stigma.

Our Values

• Responsive to the needs of our clients, their families, and our communities
• Respectful in how we meet the needs of our clients and staff in each interaction
• Committed to delivering the highest quality of care, every time
• Innovative in our approach to meeting our clients' and communities' needs
• Inclusive in how we work and serve our clients

Team Values

• We create belonging
• We build better
• We deliver

Benefits

Full Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, & Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, personal days.

Location

The CMHA home office for this role is Newmarket, located at 1101 Nicholson Road, Unit 5, Newmarket, ON L3Y 9C3 and incumbent may be required to travel to other CMHA Offices in York Region and South Simcoe as required.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Senior Director Finance, this individual will have responsibility for accounting, finance, business analysis and management decision support for the overall organization. This includes month and year‑end accounting; reconciliations; monthly and quarterly management reporting; meaningful results analysis; government reporting; and annual audits for the organization and assigned programs. They will also play a role in business analysis and management decision support by creating and maintaining detailed budget and forecast models; designing and providing valuable management reports and metrics; providing thorough analyses of results against budget and forecast; and providing expertise in compliance matters and business processes.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Finance & Technical Accounting

• Supports the Senior Director, Finance in researching, developing, and documenting technical accounting memos and interpretations.
• Ensures financial statements accurately reflect the organization's financial position; prepares and posts entries at regular intervals.
• Aids in the preparation and filing of annual and periodic tax returns, including financial statements, statutory reports (CRA), and corporate tax filings.
• Collaborates with departments on reports and documents for MSAA, MOHLTC, OSP, CLHIN, and other funders.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, CPA Ontario standards, MIS Guidelines, M‑SAA, internal policies, and Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards (not‑for‑profit).

Financial Reporting

• Assists in preparing monthly and year‑end audited financial statements.
• Reviews financial statements, reconciliations, and working papers prepared by junior staff.
• Responsible for internal and external reporting for assigned programs.
• Prepares financial documents for management and Board meetings.
• Works with clinical and administrative units on financial reporting.
• Evaluates and improves month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Designs and generates key internal and external financial reports.

Financial Management

• Links financial planning processes to projects, service delivery, and departmental outputs; identifies cost‑saving and revenue‑generating opportunities.
• Prepares cash flow, working capital, and margin projections and analysis.
• Analyzes financial/statistical reports and takes remedial action on identified issues.
• Monitors and reconciles variances from the approved plan; supports corrective action to meet targets.
• Builds business cases to support management decisions.
• Prepares and presents financial reports as required.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and professional standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel macros an asset), Power BI, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Visio, and UltiPro (assets).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with management, board, and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable with strong problem‑solving and project management skills.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed.

Qualifications

Education, Designations and Certifications

• Post‑secondary degree in a relevant field (e.g., Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, and/or relevant field is required.)
• Degree or relevant experience in Health/Hospital Administration, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• CPA (CA, CMA, CGA), required.

Prior Work Experience

• A minimum of 3‑5 years' experience in finance in a number of functional areas including public accounting, not‑for‑profit and/or healthcare, full cycle accounting and policy development etc.
• A minimum of two years' experience in budget, planning and preparing analysis.

Additional Requirements

• A valid Canadian driver's license, a minimum $1,000,000 third‑party liability insurance.
• A satisfactory and current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

This position reports to and is supervised by Senior Director Finance.

Working Conditions

This role works extensively at a desk, using a computer and possibly a headset with microphone up to seven (7) hours a day. Works in any combination of standard office environment in a shared office space or remotely (i.e., from home). Travel to various satellite offices throughout York Region and South Simcoe. Weekend and evening hours may be required.

Disclaimer

In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding and direction this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions not noted here.

Application Procedures

If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ and search for Senior Financial Analyst, click on the "Apply Now" button and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.

• Optional Cover letter with 300 words or less and tell us why you would want this role and why you should be considered for the position (PDF or Word).
• Resume (PDF or Word) (applications without resumes will not be considered).

EEO Statement

CMHA‑YRSS is dedicated to promoting employment equity and dismantling obstacles to employment for marginalized communities. CMHA‑YRSS supports the journey to mental wellness, and we welcome applicants with lived experience of mental illness. In acknowledgment of the systemic underrepresentation faced by Black, Indigenous, racialized peoples, and those living with disabilities, this opportunity has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We therefore extend invitations for applications from the following groups:

• Racialized Persons
• Indigenous Persons
• Persons living with Disabilities

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Closing Date: January 19, 2026

Position Type: Full‑Time, Regular, 35 Hours Per Week.

Starting Salary: $79,310 – $90,537 (This represents the first five‑steps of a seven‑step salary grid. Candidate experience and internal equity will be considered when determining the starting salary).

Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy.

Vacancy Status: 1 permanent position is a backfill for an employee resignation.