Financial Analyst - Physician Compensation

Job summary

Manage physician compensation payment reporting, reconciliation, and variance analysis, and prepare financial and funding reports and briefing materials for management and the Ministry. Advise on compensation issues, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, improve payment processes, and support and train team members.

Job details

PHSA Corporate Vancouver, BC In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA’s Agencies/Divisions/Services, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Corporate Manager, Physician Compensation & Funding Analysis, the Financial Analyst manages the reporting, reconciliation and variance analysis between the funding and payment arrangements for physician compensation. The Financial Analyst provides complex analysis and expert advice to management on issues related to physician compensation such as deviations from the funding plan and expenditure anomalies. The Financial Analyst coordinates meetings and acts as the main liaison to PHSA Agency staff concerning physician compensation matters. What You’ll Do Coordinate, analyze and trouble shoots physician payments within the Physician Compensation Database System (PCDS) and BCCSS Accounts Payable. Provide support to management, PHSA Agency staff, and Physician Leads regarding these payments. Execute high quality financial reports on subjects related to physician compensation to assist with managerial decisions. Compile accurate and detailed funding reports from a range of data sources to be submitted to the Ministry. Prepare briefing material for senior management as required. Review and add value to accounting-period end reports by comparing actuals versus budget, investigating variances and liaising with the Business Planning group and Finance staff to explain deviations. Develop accounting processes and strategies that maintain the integrity and confidentiality of physician information over clinical contracts, salary agreements and medical administrative contracts across PHSA’s agencies. Deliver complex analysis to management on a variety of physician compensation issues within the PCDS. Look to add value by enhancing existing procedures to improve efficiency and to save resources. Participate in various projects to facilitate and lead various initiatives like the development of invoicing and payment business process flows within the PCDS. Liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as Physician Leads, Department Heads, Ministry representatives, Doctors’ of BC staff, UBC program managers, and other Health Authorities to collaborate and resolve physician compensation related issues. Lead training and provides support to other members of the Physician Compensation Finance team such as analyzing operational problems and recommending innovative solutions Qualifications What you bring A professional accounting designation (CPA), plus five (5) to seven (7) years of related experience including funding reconciliation, financial reporting, and variance analysis. Experience with physician compensation in a health care environment would be a significant asset. Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within PHSA Corporate - Physician Compensation contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system. Core Competencies Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety. Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.). Skills & Knowledge Superior analytical and problem solving skills, including the ability to identify, interpret, assess and resolve complex issues and present information succinctly. Demonstrated ability to use database, spreadsheet and word processing software at an advanced level. Ability to facilitate and encourage cooperation between diverse operational groups and skill sets, and to work collaboratively to design and implement solutions. Demonstrated ability to exercise tact, good judgment and initiative. Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers. Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach. What We Bring Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home. Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more. Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until January 2028 or Until Return of Incumbent) Salary Range: $76,111 - $109,409 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles. Location: 1333 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 1G9 Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled Hours of Work: 09:00-17:00 (Monday to Friday) Requisition #: 204653E What We Do The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code. One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca. Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study. Attention Current Employees Of PHSA You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca. The internal job posting expires on September 29, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting. If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days. If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.

What you’ll do

Manage physician compensation payment reporting, reconciliation, and variance analysis, and prepare financial and funding reports and briefing materials for management and the Ministry. Advise on compensation issues, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, improve payment processes, and support and train team members.

Requirements

Requires a professional accounting designation (CPA) and five to seven years of related experience in funding reconciliation, financial reporting, and variance analysis; physician compensation experience in health care is an asset. Candidates should have strong analytical and software skills, collaborate effectively, and demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous-specific racism, Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility, and relevant legislative commitments.

Benefits

• Municipal Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• In-House Training Programs
• Statutory Holidays
• Vacation Entitlement
• Psychological Health And Safety Programs
• Wellness Resources
• WorkPerks Discount Program
• Flexible Work Options

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Process Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Analysis
• Funding Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Variance Analysis
• Physician Compensation
• Payment Reconciliation
• Database Management
• Advanced Spreadsheet Skills
• Problem Solving
• Data Analysis
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Improvement
• Training And Support
• Accounting
• Confidential Information Management
• Indigenous Cultural Safety And Humility

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Data & Analytics
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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