Director, Financial Operations - (185620) - Jobs in Nanaimo

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Executive Director, Financial Operationsamp; Reporting, the Director, Financial Operations provides strategic direction, organizational leadership, expertise and support in the delivery of a wide range of financial activities. This position also ensures departmental area policies and procedures comply with professional, legal and Island Health standards, and is the main interface with the external auditor.The Director is primarily responsible for the organization #39;s comptrollership function. The role ensures the integration of all facets of payment processing, revenue billing and collection, general accounting, financial statement preparation, financial processes and controls, tax adherence, internal and external financial reporting and audit coordination. This work is carried out within an environment of effective internal control within the context of Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Authority Management Information System (HAMIS) Guidelines and Ministry of Health (MoH) guidelines and practices.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and ten (10) years #39; senior financial administration experience with a minimum of five (5) years #39; related management experience.Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership ability and highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Ability to integrate administrative, professional and operational aspects of the department throughout the Island Health in an effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to develop and nurture an environment where quality improvement principles are embraced and used on a continuous basis.
• Knowledge of PSAS and ability to apply to the creation of the Financial Statements.
• Understanding of HAMIS Guidelines and ability to provide advice on how to adhere to HAMIS while being aware of how other factors may be impacted, such as Sector allocations and FIA implications.
• An extensive grasp of General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Revenue as well as Payroll, Capital, and Physician Compensation for impacts.
• Familiarity with Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) rules and ability to apply them to a wide variety of situations, such as taxable benefits and deductions.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of reports such as Financial Statements, CEO Expense reports and Financial Information Act.
• Ability to identify gaps in financial controls and apply them into processes as they are being discussed, reviewed and or created
• Demonstrated ability to adapt readily to rapid and changing environments and respond with initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to interact professionally with various levels of personnel, both internally and eternally.
• Ability to both interpret and write Financial Policies.
• Solid understanding of human resource practices, related legislation and applicable collective agreements.
• Strong ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development.

Link to Full https://jd.viha.ca/JD2286.pdfAdditional information for applicants

• You are a highly motivated Chartered Professional Accountant with strong knowledge and demonstrated expertise of Public Sector Accounting Standards and Financial Controls with a continuous improvement focus working towards efficient, effective and automated processes and procedures in support of a hybrid remote work environment for team members. • You enjoy coaching and mentoring high performing team members, including other CPAs, and have the ability to build trust by being dependable, accessible, honest, empowering, optimizing learning opportunities in a remote environment, and delegating to others so team members have the opportunity to learn and grow. • You are an effective communicator with ability to facilitate and actively participate in online live meetings and a skilled writer who can communicate clearly and persuasively over email and briefing notes. • You have an entrepreneurial approach to leadership in that you take ownership of all items pertaining to financial operations including those that require the support of cross functional teams to complete. This includes the oversight over financial policies, financial reports, Ministry reporting, other compliance reporting and audit working papers and supporting documents. • You are results focused with a proven track record of executing financial operations with the ability to motivate team members both in person and in a remote working environment, providing them with an understanding of how their work connects to the organization and help to create shared meaning so everyone is on the same page and can successfully complete projects/tasks. • You have the ability to provide regular feedback and give employees meaningful recognition for a job well done. • You excel in change management, organization, planning and time management with a proven ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and deliver results in a dynamic environment. • Your expertise will be instrumental in driving our financial operations, improving policies and controls, and ensuring the successful enablement of our operational and strategic initiatives and projects.

Additional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CANon ContractAffiliation/UnionNon-Contract Management