Senior Financial Analyst

CMHA York Region & South Simcoe; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused mental health organization in Ontario is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst. This position involves financial reporting, compliance, and management support, requiring a post-secondary degree in accounting and CPA designation. Ideal candidates will have experience in finance within public accounting or not-for-profit sectors and strong analytical skills. The role includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Total Compensation

HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in finance, public accounting, and not-for-profit.
• Two years' experience in budget planning and analysis.
• Valid Canadian driver's license with liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Director, Finance with technical accounting.
• Prepare and file annual periodic tax returns.
• Collaborate on reports for funders and ensure compliance.
• Prepare monthly and year-end audited financial statements.
• Analyze financial/statistical reports.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Knowledge of legislation and standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Problem-solving skills

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA designation (CA, CMA, CGA)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Overview

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

We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)
• HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits

Learn more about us by visiting: https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/

We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join our team!

Closing Date: September 26, 2025

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

Starting Salary: $79,310 - $84,872 (This represents the first three-steps of a seven-step salary grid. Candidate experience will be considered when determining the starting salary)

Benefits: Full Extended Health & Dental, Life Insurance, EAP, STD, LTD, & 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. 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 the 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 provide 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 organizations 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. Bachelors 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 drivers 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.

To request this posting in an alternate format or to request accommodation in the application process, email [e-mail]

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.

Complete the application form and submit the following:

• "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)

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.