Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion!  To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Salary Range: $43.21 - 51.44

Full time contract  January 2025 - March 31, 2026

Position Summary:

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing a wide range of professional accounting activities requiring application of an advanced professional and competent knowledge of accounting concepts, principles and practices. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. As a key member of the Finance department, the Financial Analyst will be accountable for the following tasks which include but are not limited to:

• Manage and review Ministry funded programs in accordance with funding guidelines
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports relating to ministry funded programs, patient revenue, and specialized physician payments
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Analyze monthly operating statements for completeness and reasonability
• Complete monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts including investigation and resolution of any accounting discrepancies or irregularities
• Complete Regulatory Filling
• Compile data and complete Ministry of Health submissions, as well as supplementary reporting
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of capital asset reporting ensuring changes have been accurately reflected in the capital asset tracking tool
• Develop templates and reports to assist senior financial analysts and managers in developing their annual operating budgets
• Assist senior financial analysts and managers in determining factors causing monthly cost and FTE variances to budget
• Provide ad hoc financial reports and information for Management
• Support the completion of the year-end external audit
• Assist and support system modernization projects
• Maintain financial and statistical general ledger accounts in accordance with MIS Guidelines
• Assists in other projects and reports as assigned by the Controller

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business or Accounting program required
• Professional Accounting Designation – Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) preferred or in process
• Minimum 2 years of accounting and financial analysis experience
• In-depth knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques and principles required
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health MIS Guidelines preferred
• Broad knowledge of ERP Financial Systems is preferred
• Payroll knowledge and experience is preferred
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities, performing time sensitive tasks
• The ability to work at a high level independently or as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills is required
• Regular Attendance is required          

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace.  All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process.  Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We welcome all applicants, including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants may make requests for accommodations at any stage of the application, interview, or selection process by contacting Human Resources. 

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.