Manager, Corporate Accounting and Internal Controls

Position Overview

The Manager, Corporate Accounting and Internal Controls is a role designed to support the Director of Finance- Controller and Asset Management in managing the financial operations of the hospital. He acts as Assistant Controller.

This position plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting while assisting with the development and implementation of effective internal controls and supporting asset management.

The position plays a critical part in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, optimizing financial processes, and supporting informed decision-making across the organization.

The Manager manages general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries, while supervising Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure efficient invoicing, collections, and vendor payments.

The Manager also contributes to asset management initiatives and collaborates across departments to resolve financial issues and improve processes, fostering a culture of compliance and operational excellence.

Your daily duties will include:

-Collaborate with the Director of Finance- Controller to streamline processes, strengthen internal controls, and standardize policies.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and MIS guidelines.
- Support the Controller in managing general ledger activities, reconciliations, and journal entries. This includes:
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations
- Oversee Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, and vendor payments
- Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts
- Maintain accurate financial records in accordance
- Support payroll function as required
- Participate in external audit processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Provide various financial analyses and reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Participate in the preparation of key presentations for leadership team and board.
- Participate in asset management process.
- Supervise and mentor accounts receivable and payable staff, fostering professional development.
- Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial issues and improve processes.

PERMANENT FULL-TIME position, hybrid but mainly on-site in Hawkesbury

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

As a pre-condition of employment:

• All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
• As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Current CPA certification (mandatory)
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting or finance, in a similar position. Public sector experience an asset.
- Bilingual in French and English (oral and written).
- Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Knowledge of Ontario Health MIS guidelines and asset.
- Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
- Familiarity with internal controls, audit processes, and asset management practices.

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