Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Services & Special Projects

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare in Oakville, Ontario, seeks a Senior Financial Analyst in Financial Services & Special Projects to lead regulatory reporting, financial close, and process improvements across hospital finances.

Reporting to the Controller, you will coordinate MOH, CRA, and external audits, manage month-end, and drive system initiatives while upholding accuracy, integrity, and compliance in a fast-paced health-care setting.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting/financial experience.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and audits in healthcare/public sector is preferred.
• Strong Excel and Office skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting (MOH, CRA, PCI) and audit support.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and management briefing materials.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Support system implementations and financial controls upgrades.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Regulatory reporting

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Advanced Excel

Job description

• Full-time
• FTE: 1.0 FTE
• Union Status: NON UNION
• Shift Schedule (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs): Mon-Fri – 7.5 hour day shifts
• Employment Status: Permanent Full-time
• Department: OT Finance General

Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians, volunteers and visitors. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcaretakes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities of Oakville, Milton and Halton Hills. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we arecommitted to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

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 roleserves 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. Theydemonstratesound judgment, accountability, and a commitment to deliveringaccurate,timely, and high-quality work in a complex, fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is adaptable, proactive, and committed tomaintaininghigh standardsof integrity, professionalism, compliance, and financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Provides senior-level analytical, reporting, operational, systems, and project support across all Financial Services functionsfor the Hospitaland its’threesupportingFoundations, 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 toidentifytrends, risks, opportunities, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities, and provides recommendations to management.

Leads andparticipatesin special projects, operational reviews, strategic initiatives,and organizational priorities on behalf of Financial Services

Willidentify, 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,identifyingsolutions, and recommending actions to support effective financial stewardship and operational excellence.

Performs other related duties, analyses, projects, and assignments within Financial Services asrequired.

Qualifications

University degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, ora relateddiscipline.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.Public Accounting experience is preferred.

Minimum 5 years ofprogressiveexperience 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.

Demonstratedexpertisein 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 advancedproficiencyin 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

Additional Information

Hours: Monday to Friday - 7.5 hour day shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $54.219 to $67.80 per hour

Dated posted: September 21, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providingaccommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Actmandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital.This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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