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Corporate Accountant
CORPORATE ACCOUNTANT
Join Northeastern Ontario’s Health Care Leaders!
Requisition #: 2325
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Sudbury, Ontario
A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, here you will experience the balance of a supportive and challenging career environment and a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.
Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Corporate Accountant to Lead HSN’s accounting activities, including timely reporting and analysis, budget planning and control, cash management, and treasury and tax handling functions, in accordance with professional and industry standards.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, from an accredited university and a professional accounting designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an Accounting department, preferably in a health care environment. Candidates that possess Level I & Level II Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards Certification and training or recent experience in project management and process improvement are preferred.
If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website.
We offer competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, a pension plan through HOOPP.
Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 2325 by February 15, 2023 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.
Health Sciences North (HSN) is a regional resource and referral centre for over 600,000 residents across northeastern Ontario. It features state-of-the-art technology with 3,900 employees, over 280 physicians, and 700 volunteers. HSN has become a Research and Academic Health Science Centre affiliated with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) and Health Sciences North Research Institute (HSNRI).
Competition #
2325
Job Title
Corporate Accountant
Department
Finance
Status
Permanent
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
Management
Shift Assignment
Days
Bilingualism Required
N/A
Police Check Requirement
Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Site
Sudbury Outpatient Centre- Management Management
Salary Information
$90,129.00 to $106,060.50
Application Closing Date
February 8, 2023
KEY FUNCTION:
Lead HSN’s accounting activities, including timely reporting and analysis, budget planning and control, cash management, and treasury and tax handling functions, in accordance with professional and industry standards.
REPORTING:
Under the general direction of the Manager, Corporate Reporting.
DUTIES:
- Complete, analyze, and ensure accuracy of various key corporate financial reports within prescribed timelines and according to the specific needs of stakeholders and funding or governing agencies.
- Perform detailed analysis of monthly financial results, document the outcome, and investigate areas of concern to explain or ensure corrective action for all material variances.
- Monitor, project, and report on cash flow; examine balance sheet accounts for unusual activity and reconcile accounts on a quarterly basis.
- Identify and report on significant financial issues that may have a financial impact on HSN; provide analysis, alternatives, and recommendations as required.
- Perform analysis on all balance sheet accounts, reconciliations, and adjustments; compile professional level working papers and draft the financial statements to provide and/or discuss variance explanations and rationale for discretionary accruals with the auditors.
- Complete audits that require the preparation of year-end reconciliations, financial and statistical reports, completion of working papers, and preparation of draft year-end financial statements.
- Prepare annual budget package and modify budget template as required to improve efficiency, ease of use, and accuracy of the calculated budget.
- Provide technical and system support to managers during the budget process; review and analyze budgets and give recommendations for revisions provided.
- Contribute to various budget presentations and assist in the submission of the final budget to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) via the completion of the Hospital Annual Planning Submission.
- Plan and implement special and complex projects.
- Collaborate with other departments on financial issues (e.g. HR and Materials Management).
- Advise on financial policies and procedures, and ensure compliance.
- Present financial information as required.
- Maintain the financial system; review, modify, and apply the concepts of Information Technology (IT), Accounting, and Financial Management.
- Oversee data flow between accounting systems and subsystems.
- Consult on the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting process flow.
- Record the cost of newly acquired fixed assets (e.g. both tangible and intangible), track existing fixed assets, record depreciation, and account for the disposition of fixed assets.
- Maintain current knowledge of MOHLTC funding models and impact to financial reporting for HSN.
- Guide, motivate, monitor and supervise staff, as required.
- Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
- Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
- Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
- Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
- Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
- Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
- Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
- Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, from an accredited university.
- Professional accounting designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified General Accountant (CGA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is required.
- Successful completion of Level I & Level II Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards Certification is preferred.
- Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an Accounting department, preferably in a health care environment.
- Training or recent experience in project management and process improvement is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated understanding of hospital reporting, statistical data, workload measurement systems, and key performance indicators.
- Demonstrated excellent financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Health System Funding Reform (HSFR).
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Management Information System (MIS) Guideline and Ontario Healthcare Reporting System.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Meditech financial modules and reporting features, with the ability to contribute to the design and implementation process of financial applications.
- Demonstrated superior technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate recommendations.
- Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
- Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
- Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
- Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
- Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
- Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
- Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
- Ability to travel between local sites.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.
