Financial Analyst - Physician Compensation

Financial Analyst - Physician Compensation

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

Coordinates, analyzes and trouble shoots physician payments within the Physician Compensation Database System (PCDS) and BCCSS Accounts Payable.

Provides support to management, PHSA Agency staff, and Physician Leads regarding these payments.

Executes high quality financial reports on subjects related to physician compensation to assist with managerial decisions.

Compiles accurate and detailed funding reports from a range of data sources to be submitted to the Ministry. Prepares briefing material for senior management as required.

• Reviews and adds 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.
• Develops 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.
• Delivers complex analysis to management on a variety of physician compensation issues within the PCDS. Looks to add value by enhancing existing procedures to improve efficiency and to save resources.

Participates in various projects to facilitate and lead various initiatives like the development of invoicing and payment business process flows within the PCDS.

• Liaises 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.
• Leads training and provides support to other members of the Physician Compensation Finance team such as analyzing operational problems and recommending innovative solutions

What you bring

Qualifications

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.

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.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have : Knowledge 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.).

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 : Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range : $74,618 - $107,264 / 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 : 0900-1700 (Monday to Friday)

Requisition # 167569E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

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 [email protected].

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.

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