Finance Manager

Job Number : J- Job Title : Finance Manager Job Category : Finance Job Type : Permanent Full Time Date Posted : November 19, Closing Date : December 22, Work Location : Corporate Number of Positions : 1

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex.

Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Finance Manager, Transitional Health to join our Financial Planning & Analysis Team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The transitional care model supports NSH patients / families who require additional time, services, and support to transition back to home / community, by providing an alternate space with intentional programming, building design, and resource allocation to increase the probability of returning to their previous living situation.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit.

As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development, and advancement.

And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents. Additional benefits include :

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Access to virtual healthcare 24 / 7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (with employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of vendors offering perks and discounts through our WorkPerks program
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), The Finance Manager for Transitional Health, is a key member of the Finance team that will provide an oversight of the financial performance for the Division.

This proactive leader will collaborate with operations to deliver financial reporting and analysis, stewardship, and insights for informed decision-making.

This role will be responsible for the division's month-end close and financial statement reporting. Additionally, the Finance Manager will lead financial planning activities with our partners, building trusting relationships with operational teams and actively participating in Senior Management Team meetings.

In this role, you will be responsible to lead the following :

• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure a timely close of month end, quarter end and year end.
• Complete and ensure timely execution of all Senior leadership and Board financial reporting, all external reporting, external audit and internal control functions.
• Provide oversight into the Divisions financial IT systems to ensure they continually meet and optimize our financial transactional processes and reporting needs.
• Execute and complete annual financial budgeting and forecasting for the company through collaboration with the Operational team and the Senior Leadership.
• Monitor the financial performance of the Division, executing strategy and financial decisions that support our business plan and our successful achievement of financial targets.
• Support the operational deployment of strategic staffing schedules to ensure achievement of service deliverables and financial targets.
• Ensure financial reporting and relationships with all stakeholders is maintained (including those with government partners, banking partners, internal operating leaders, operational department managers and the broader finance and leadership groups at Shannex.
• Lead all compliance reporting required with government and bank partners, ensure completed as required and compliance is maintained.
• Assist in the coordination, execution and communication of corporate initiatives, financial stewardship, and training of operations teams.
• Lead monthly Governance meeting for the Division with our Senior Leadership Team. Including detailed financial analysis highlighting risks & opportunities, along with plans for mitigation.
• Maintain a strong culture of accountability and continuous quality improvement for system controls, efficient financial processes, completeness and accuracy of data and secure asset control.

You provide an oversight into these functions to ensure proper controls are in place within the financial systems and functions to prevent error, fraud or financial loss.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring :

• University Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA designation
• Minimum 5 years experience working in an accounting or finance role
• Proficiency with interpreting data to identify past and future trends to communicate business needs
• MBA and experience working with Yardi, Adaptive Insights, considered an asset
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-Starter who is driven to find solutions
• Comfortable presenting financial information
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

About Us

It all began in when our Founder, Joseph Shannon, purchased a single nursing home in his hometown of Sydney, Cape Breton.

For 35 years, Shannex has grown as a trusted provider of senior accommodations, services and care in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Ontario.

Our industry-leading services are inspired by residents and delivered by Parkland Retirement Living and Lifestyle Residences, Shannex Enhanced Care, Faubourg du Mascaret, and a home care division of team members who create an exceptional resident experience and a positive, fulfilling work environment where every voice matters.