Financial Analyst

UniversalCare Canada Inc., located in Vaughan, Ontario is an established leader with a reputation for excellence, integrity and innovation. Our focus is managing long-term care, independent living and assisted living homes across the province of Ontario. As a long-term care, best-practice spotlight organization host, our focus is to optimize the experience and health outcomes for our residents through the engagement of our employees.

Reporting to the Vice President of Financial Services, the Financial Analyst position is a critical role with overall accountability for the collecting, analyzing, forecasting and reporting of financial information to enable effective evaluation of business performance and decision-making.

**As part of our team, your role as a Financial Analyst contributes to our organization in the following ways**:

- Preparation of accurate monthly and annual financial statements, ensuring timely reporting of all financial information.
- Provides proactive financial guidance and drives financial and operational improvements by leveraging internal and external data through financial planning and analysis.
- Preparation of audit files and liaisons with auditors to ensure completion of year-end audits.
- Completion of all Ministry reporting, such as the Annual Reconciliation Report (ARR), MIS, staffing reports, etc.
- Preparation of monthly budgets and forecasting reports to support business decision-making.
- Assists in periodic and ad-hoc report preparation and analysis.
- Provides support for accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll related functions, as required.
- Interfaces with other departments and homes for verification of data and to ensure proper financial procedures are being followed.
- Responds to inquiries related to financial results.
- Works in accordance with the organization's Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- A recognized degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
- Must have a minimum of three (3) year’s working experience in full cycle accounting, preferably in the long-term care sector.
- Demonstrated knowledge in financial planning and analysis, with the ability to drive business outcomes.
- Must possess a sound knowledge of the Ministry of Long-Term Care reporting standards.
- Excellent time management skills with an ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Must posses excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a collaborative team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Point Click Care and other computerized documentation systems.
- Demonstrated experience with large automated accounting systems is preferred.
- Individuals who have a CPA designation or are working towards their CPA designation are preferred.
- All applicants must successfully pass the prescribed Vulnerable Sector check.
- In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

- Canadian residency or valid Canadian work permit (required)

Work Location: In person