Manager, Governance Controls and Compliance

Responsibilities

• 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
• Bachelor's 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 well‑functioning 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
• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close 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 UHN's 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.

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Additional Information

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: $109,162-$159,162 annually Hours : 37.5 hours per week Status: Temporary, Full-Time (contract until October 2027) Closing Date: June 5, 2026 Position Summary UHN's 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 UHN's Research Directorate, including strategic financial and business planning, controllership, financial reporting and analysis, and the post-award financial management of over 6,000 federal, provincial, and international grants, philanthropic funding for research, and private contracts.

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