Financial/Payroll Analyst (Kawartha Lakes)

Position Summary The Finance department is currently seeking a Permanent Full-Time Financial/Payroll Analyst to join their team. Effective May 4, 2026, this is an onsite position in Lindsay, ON. Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Financial/Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting and maintaining strong internal controls to support Ross Memorial Hospital’s compliance with Ministry of Health requirements and Public Sector Accounting Standards. The role also supports the Payroll Supervisor with, and provides backup for, all payroll duties. It supports the annual corporate operating budgets specifically related to payroll, completes time‑sensitive Ministry/Ontario Health submissions throughout the fiscal year for Human Health Resources (HHR) initiatives, and prepares a variety of financial spreadsheets and reconciliations to support management decision making. Major Duties and Responsibilities - Provide sound and timely financial and business information to the Senior Leadership team and Clinical Programs - Assist in the preparation of the annual budget specifically related to payroll in collaboration with internal stakeholders - Apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)/Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS) and Ontario Hospital Reporting Standards (OHRS) to recommend appropriate accounting entries for the accurate recording of monthly financial results - Review monthly actual vs. budget results; follow up on significant variances, and determine appropriate action; refer highly complex issues to Director for resolution - Evaluate the reasonableness of financial and statistical data; provide recommendations for changes to processes and procedures to enhance financial/statistical reporting, utilization and/or efficiency - Develop, maintain and distribute custom financial/statistical reports, review current report designs and update as required to ensure compliance with current reporting requirements - Disseminate, interpret, and develop utilization data and financial information to program and service areas and external reports (e.g. MOH); prepare financial reports to meet regulatory or funding agencies requests - Process payroll on an as‑needed basis as backup for the Payroll Supervisor - Pull the necessary data and complete time‑sensitive Ministry/Ontario Health submissions throughout the fiscal year for Human Health Resources (HHR) initiatives - Reconcile the various payroll and benefits general ledger accounts Essential Qualifications - Graduate of undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent is required - In the process of completing a recognized post‑secondary Payroll Administration program (e.g. National Payroll Association program) or a combination of equivalent education and experience - Minimum of three (3) years of recent, related accounting and payroll experience, preferably in a hospital environment - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel with advanced skills using computerized spreadsheets and macros - Advanced knowledge of accounting, financial and payroll application software programs - Sound knowledge of internal control measures and their use to safeguard against misappropriation of hospital assets - Strong aptitude for analysis, interpretation, and presentation of financial and statistical data - Ability to take initiative - Demonstrated communication, organizational and time‑management skills with proven abilities to prioritize and meet deadlines - Evidence of ongoing professional development - Sound working knowledge of payroll processes and legislative requirements - Sound working knowledge of effective budget processes - Ability to deal effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff, patients, and the public - Keeps informed about current and emerging healthcare statistical and financial standards, government regulations pertaining to payroll, issues and trends, including technological changes - Must be able to fulfill the physical requirement of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis Preferred Qualifications - Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) - National Payroll Association membership - Working knowledge of Canadian information management standards such as the Ontario Hospital Reporting Standards (OHRS), workload measurement systems and methodologies, patient‑specific case costing methodologies (Ontario Case Costing Initiative) Hours of Work Must be available days Mondays to Fridays, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements. Employment Equity Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant. Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and skilled conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2o0veh