Manager Accounting

Position Overview

Reporting to, and under the general direction of the Director of Financial Reporting, the Manager of Accounting is responsible for

• Management of the accounting staff under their direction. The Manager oversees the accounting activity and management of the financial period closes for month-end and year-end reporting, ensuring policies, procedures and accounting standards are adhered to.
• Key focus on effective financial reporting by reviewing financial reports, account reconciliations and analysis, and following up on items identified, along with establishing appropriate internal controls.
• Evaluates financial reporting to include: reviewing and analyzing operating results and variances; understanding and responding to changes and new requirements; monitoring, measuring, and reporting on operational and financial reporting issues and opportunities; developing and presenting recommendations as required.
• Manages the human resources of the Accounting Department to include: setting work objectives; delegating workload; acting as a resource; providing direction and assistance as required; orientating and training staff; improving work methods; interviewing and hiring new staff; conducting performance appraisals and addressing other human resource matters as required.

Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively senior management and leadership experience, preferably in a public sector environment.
• A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Experience with financial management and administration in a healthcare environment.
• Experience with public sector accounting and MIS reporting requirements.
• Minimum of five (5) years working with an ERP system.
• Experience working independently and interacting with all levels of the organization.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related discipline is required.
• CPA (Canada) designation required.
• Graduate degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration or a related discipline would be an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Not Applicable

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of enterprise resource system (SAP) (FI/CO/FM/MM/HCM/HW) an asset.
• Knowledge of CPA Canada Public Accounting Sector Accounting Standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Knowledge of Canadian Institute of Health Information (CIHI) standards Management Information Systems (MIS).
• Knowledge of internal control guidelines and procedures.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively write reports, conduct presentations and facilitate group discussions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise with members of management at all levels.
• Ability to provide direction and supervise the work of others, including guiding, mentoring and providing professional development opportunities.
• Knowledge of Planning and Budgeting processes.
• Knowledge of clinical and non-clinical programs within healthcare.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders within a large, complex public sector environment.
• Diplomatic skills which include the ability to facilitate mutually beneficial solutions with various stakeholders are required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in the English language.
• Detailed oriented.
• Demonstrated ability and aptitude for recognizing, investigating and analyzing problems, and developing solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to assume accountability and leadership and for decision-making.
• Customer service focused attitude.
• A can-do attitude and approach to decision-making.
• A high level of energy, self-motivation, and drive.
• Ability to retain information of a confidential nature.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to adapt readily to changing environment and respond with initiative.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

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