Manager, Governance Controls and Compliance, Toronto

Manager, Governance Controls and Compliance

Full-time

Department: Finance

Compensation: CAD 109,162– CAD 159,162 yearly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West ParkHealthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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.

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

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

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

A flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer 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.

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