Manager, Governance Controls and Compliance

Union: non- union 
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement position: Replacement 
Site: Hydro Place - 700 University Avenue
Department: Research Financial Services
Reports to: Director Finance 
Salary Range: $109162-$159162 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Status: Temporary Full-Time (contract until October 2027)
Closing Date: June 5 2026

Position Summary

UHNs Research Directorate is looking for an experienced and dynamic professional to fill the key role of Finance Manager overseeing Governance Controls and Compliance in our Research Financial Services Department.

The Research Financial Services department oversees the management of financial resources for UHNs Research Directorate including strategic financial and business planning controllership financial reporting and analysis and the post-award financial management of over 6000 federal provincial and international grants philanthropic funding for research and private contracts.

Duties

• Develop and implement governance structures across Research business lines (grants institutes cores support services commercial activities)
• Create and maintain policies and practice guidelines strengthen financial controls monitor internal policy and accounting standard compliance assess and report risks
• Lead the Expense Claims Processing team (5 analysts 1 Senior Business Analyst); provide guidance on expense policy application and financial reporting
• Support Research Operations during granting agency audits and internal financial reporting
• Build and manage effective stakeholder relationships with a focus on exemplary customer service
• Identify process gaps and drive efficiency by leveraging technology to reduce manual work
• Maintain oversight of Research financial reporting tools
• Participate in committees and contribute to strategic financial decisions

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration
• Completion of a recognized accounting designation (e.g. CPA CA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 5 years experience in compliance or audit (experience in not-for-profit is an asset)
• Demonstrated ability to manage a wellfunctioning team
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to interact at all organizational levels
• Self-motivated proactive with excellent organizational/prioritization skills in a high-volume fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated project execution skills with minimal supervision
• Ability to draft policies and develop implementation communication plans
• Competence in designing analyzing preparing and implementing compliance/audit procedures
• Ability to monitor audit processes and maintain related data
• Highly computer literate: advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office Suite
• Experience with SAP systems is an asset

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  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 UHNs 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time