Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Supervisor

If you are a detail-oriented finance and accounting leader who inspires team excellence, consider this permanent, full-time opportunity with Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Formerly known as Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Central LHIN is a proud recipient of a Gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for 2015, and one of the GTA’s Top Employers for 2017.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting and Reporting, you will be responsible for supervision of staff and associated functions in Accounts Payable and CHRIS billing suspension areas, working within CHRIS/HPG/GP systems. This is a highly collaborative role, as you’ll be working closely with Accounts Payable Clerks, Billing Clerks and Administrative Coordinators, and under the direction of Management, to ensure that A/R and A/P activities are carried out in the most efficient manner possible. Ultimately, your success in this position will contribute to the delivery and coordination of timely, quality home and community care.

Location: This position will initially be based at our Sheppard site-45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite #700, in North York, ON.

As Supervisor of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate payables and receivables through effective team supervision, process management and continuous improvement. Specifically, you can expect to:

• Supervise staff in the Accounts Payable, and CHRIS billing suspension areas
• Schedule work shifts and management of workflow in the Department
• Work with all direct reports to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor, or advise on, the progress
• Collaborate with other Finance Managers or supervisors to support departmental goals and objectives
• Support the Senior Finance Managers with special projects and workflow process improvements
• Mentor Accounts Payable and Receivable Clerks on techniques and best practices
• Identify staff development and training needs
• Exercise considerable judgement and decision-making skills in interpreting complex information and providing management with expert recommendations concerning viable options for operational changes
• Provide advice and guidance to staff in resolving complex problems
• Develop, support, and evaluate the performance of staff, assign work and projects, and monitor and adjust workloads, as required
• Manage the monthly reconciliation of G/L to A/P sub-ledger and G/L to A/R sub-ledger, review long-standing items
• Assist the Senior Manager with year-end audit, recommending final EFT/cheque run date for proper cut-off
• Assist auditors with interim and year-end audits, e.g., extract of audit samples, audit confirmation
• Update annual cash flow forecast and actual with EFT/cheque run amount or provide information to Financial Analysts
• Review weekly processed invoices/billing reversal/payment requests along with proper authorization and account codes for accuracy
• Ensure that all cheques are accounted for and proper signature authorization is obtained for release of payment, as per the organization’s policies
• Verify that payment processing and distribution of cheques comply with payment terms and timelines established by organizational policies and procedures and with contract for Service Providers
• Monitor completion of weekly billing suspensions and compile cheque run to ensure the timely and accurate payment to all Service Providers, Private Schools and suppliers
• Act as 2^nd point of contact with Providers, Vendors, Private Schools, Hospitals and miscellaneous suppliers regarding any issues/problems with payments and with CHRIS/HPG/GP systems
• Implement and monitor processes in Accounts Payable and CHRIS billing suspension areas
• Participate in the ongoing development and quality improvement of the Accounts Payable/billing suspension processes
• Review bank deposits, deposit of coffee funds and any other deposits, as required
• Manage the month-end A/P closing process and the Matman/PO reconciliation process
• Track accruals regarding outstanding invoices for month-end and year-end
• Prepare submission of GST and property tax rebates
• Maintain off-site storage records for the Finance Department and ensure files/invoices are sent off-site on time
• Assist with training/orientation of new staff to Accounts Payable
• Cross-train and act as vacation/sick leave back-up for other staff in Accounts Payable and billing suspension areas

• Participate in special projects, committees and analysis, as assigned.

Key Qualifications

Your professional strengths for the role of Supervisor, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable, will include:

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance
• Completion of the Chartered Professional Accountant designation, or current enrolment in the final stages of the program
• Five (5) years’ related work experience in Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Experience in the Health Services sector (preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of Client Information System (CHRIS) billings
• Knowledge of MIS/Great Plains/Integration Manager (a definite asset)
• Knowledge of Medical terminology (a definite asset)
• Accurate data entry skills with appropriate keyboarding skills
• Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Windows, Excel Word, and Outlook
• Efficiency in CHRIS Client System/Great Plains, with up‑to‑date knowledge of most recent changes
• Ability to assimilate MIS-compliant information into General Ledger
• Previous accounting and/or accounts payable and/or billing suspensions experience in the health care industry (preferred)
• Attention to detail to ensure data is entered accurately and in a timely manner
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize the daily workload in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes and interruptions
• Demonstrated ability to manage and engage staff to continuously improve processes
• Superior customer service skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Service Provider Agencies, Suppliers, Hospitals and staff at all levels, including Management
• Demonstrated communication skills to work in a team environment and with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to motivate others in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) get people the care they need in their homes and communities across the province. Caring for more than 637,000 people annually, LHINs work with families to help determine the right care and health supports to keep people at home for as long as possible. Learn more about our Care Coordinator, Nursing and other opportunities at www.LHINjobs.ca.

Central LHIN is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have any special requirements during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please visit our website at www.LHINjobs.ca.

Care Coordinators, Home & Community Care

Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

Temporary Full time & Regular Part time Opportunities Available

Initial Locations: Newmarket Site & Sheppard Site

Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Formerly known as Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Central LHIN is a proud recipient of a Gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for 2015, and one of the GTA’s Top Employers for 2017.

The Central LHIN seeks Care Coordinators for our Access, Hospital & Community Teams.

If you are a Registered Nurse (RN and/or B.Sc.N.), Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Certified Social Worker (MSW) in Ontario, we'd like you to become part of our team.

As a Care Coordinator, you will work with your patients in the role of a system navigator to assist them in achieving their optimal health, independence and dignity. Drawing on your knowledge of health and social services, you will assess your patients and helps them to navigate through the complexities of the health care environment.

As a Care Coordinator, you will:

• Be involved in the assessment, problem-solving, decision-making, service planning and coordinating, and monitoring of their progress.
• Facilitate every step of your patients' health care experience, linking them with the right information and helping them understand and manage their short- and long-term health care goals.
• Demonstrate mutual respect to all LHIN staff, clients and stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

As a Care Coordinator, you must meet the following requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years' relevant experience as a licensed Nurse (RN/BScN), Physiotherapist(PT), Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist(SLP), Social Worker (MSW).
• Membership in good standing with a regulatory body in Ontario.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, decision-making and assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a busy multidisciplinary situation.
• Demonstrated computer literacy to facilitate the use of automated assessment tools.
• A valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle.
• Completed Health Exam Record.
• Ability to wear a protective mask, as required.

ASSETS

• Experience working with diverse, multicultural client groups (including homeless, acquired brain injury (ABI) and pediatrics).
• Fluency in languages other than English.   

Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) get people the care they need in their homes and communities across the province. Caring for more than 637,000 people annually, LHINs work with families to help determine the right care and health supports to keep people at home for as long as possible. Learn more about our Care Coordinator, Nursing and other opportunities at www.LHINjobs.ca or submit a resume to HumanResources-YR@lhins.on.ca.  

Central LHIN is committed to a culture that values diversity and inclusion

Central LHIN is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have any special requirements during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources. The Central LHIN is governed by the requirements of the French Language Services Act and therefore encourages applications from bilingual candidates.

If you are a detail-oriented, analytical and critical thinker who inspires team excellence, consider this permanent, full-time opportunity with Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Formerly known as Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Central LHIN is a proud recipient of a Gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for 2015, and one of the GTA’s Top Employers for 2017.

As part of the Performance and Corporate Services division, the Central LHIN is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Decision Support Analyst – Job #2017-165

 Reporting to the Manager of Decision Support you will be a part of a skilled team that extract and analyze data to support LHIN staff in their decision making. You will play an integral role in the provision of information, analysis and business intelligence to support the delivery of home and community care, planning decisions, local health system design and strategy development leading to improved patient care and coordination of health care services.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Participate on a high quality Decision Support team to support, advise and educate information users on data collection, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and indicator development.   Fulfill end-user needs for information.
2. Support Home and Community care programs, the planning team, senior management and the Board of Directors with data, information, analyses and dashboards to enable evidence-based decision making.
3. Work with various teams at a program level on projects requiring data, information and analyses. For example the budget team and sub-region teams.
4. Conducting analyses of local health care system for the purpose of identifying gaps and establishing planning priorities as well as assessing the impact of planning recommendations and decisions.
5. Provide analytic input and expertise to Annual Business Plans, Integrated Health Service Plans and Annual Report
6. Extract and aggregate data from disparate sources. Includes report writing using SQL, SSRS and SAS and projects related to database design and redesign.
7. Accountable for development and regular production of standard products, reports and dashboards to support the evaluation of home and community care services and local health system performance. Includes the Corporate Balanced Scorecard, leadership dashboard, MLAA/Stocktake dashboard, and IHSP Scorecard.
8. Conduct preliminary reviews and analytical verification of provincial and national reports (CIHI Health Indicators, HSMR, Canadian Community Health Survey, HQO Quality Monitor, HSSOntario) to assess LHIN performance against benchmarks and advise LHIN team on priority areas for follow-up.
9. Extract, aggregate and analyze data from provincial and national databases and business intelligence tools such as: CIHI portal, intelliHealth and iPort Access. Be a key point of contact for understanding the information in these databases and where to source data for specific sectors, including: primary care, hospital, home and community care, mental health and addictions, long-term care, as well as population health and socio-demographic data.
10. Develop and implement educational tools and materials to facilitate the use of information as a strategic resource.
11. Educate LHIN staff on ‘self-serve tools’ relative to staff portfolios such as: CIHI e-learning, MoHLTC HSIMI website, HQO tools, Ontario Community Health Profiles. Includes developing ‘self-serve tools’ for staff to access frequently requested data on their own in a user-friendly way.
12. Continue the deployment and improvement of business intelligence tools, portals and dashboards.
13. Monitor data quality and reconcile data against various systems and take investigative action where required.
14. Cross-train within the team and document procedures for knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline as a minimum requirement. Master’s degree preferred.   Certification with the (CCHIM) Canadian College of Health Information Management, an asset.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function in a dynamic work environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to display and explain complex analyses in an easily understood user-friendly manner geared to the target audience.
• Ability to work co-operatively with all levels of LHIN staff and external stakeholders.  
• Proficiency in SQL and SQL Server products and services such as SSRS, SSIS, SSAS.
• Proficiency in BI Dashboard tools such as SharePoint Designer, Tableau, Power BI, Qlik
• Strong technical skills related to working with large data sets.
• Strong competency in using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of CIHI datasets (HCRS, DAD, NACRS, CCRS, NRS, OMHRS).
• Knowledge CIHI/MoHLTC methodologies (HSFR, HSMR, RIW, HIG, MIS Guidelines).
• Knowledge of Access to Care/Cancer Care Ontario datasets and Business Intelligence tools (WTIS, ALC, ER, SetP, iPort).
• Knowledge of interRAI suite of tools and experience with the CCAC’s Client Health and Related Information System (CHRIS).
• Experience with database design an asset
• Experience with ETL development and configuration, including design and development of OLAP cubes, an asset.

To Apply

This position is located at the Central LHIN headquarters in Markham & the Sheppard Site, with expectation for travel to other sites across the LHIN and occasionally the Greater Toronto Area.

Please forward your cover letter and resume by August 25, 2017 at 5 p.m. to hrcentral@lhins.on.ca, quoting Job # 2017-165 in the subject line or Apply online.

More information on the Central LHIN may be found at centrallhin.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.

Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety

If risk management and patient safety are your passion, and you lead by example in introducing best practices and driving change to improve the patient experience, consider joining Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). Formerly known as Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC), Central LHIN is a proud recipient of a Gold Quality Healthcare Workplace Award for 2015, and one of the GTA’s Top Employers for 2017.

Reporting to the Vice President, Quality and Safety, and providing direction and leadership to the Manager, Risk & Patient Safety and the Manager, Patient Experience, you will oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of the Risk Management and Patient Safety programs and initiatives across Central LHIN. This permanent, full-time position is an exciting opportunity for you to act as a key resource to all Central LHIN staff and managers on organizational risk and patient safety issues, and to promote safe, high-quality healthcare and/or services that are patient-centred and driven by information.

Location: This position will be based at our Richmond Hill site, in Richmond Hill, ON, and requires the ability to travel.

As Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety, you can expect to:

• In collaboration with the VP, Quality and Safety, lead the integrated/enterprise risk assessment process to identify proactive risk management strategies and actions to address gaps
• Lead the development, monitoring and evaluation of the organization’s Patient Safety Plan
• Direct, develop, and provide advice and support for Risk Management and Patient Safety activities within the organization
• Lead the ongoing development of the patient relations process, and work collaboratively with other departments on opportunities for improvement in the patient experience
• In collaboration with the Quality Department, lead root cause analyses and oversee follow-up on action plans
• Monitor and analyze risk and patient safety reports to identify improvement opportunities and priorities for action
• Instill proactive risk management and monitoring as an integral part of business activities
• Assist managers with the trending and analysis of specific incidents that carry a potential or actual liability for the organization
• Direct and initiate processes for managing legal cases, and engage legal counsel, as appropriate, to advise regarding management of patient risk cases and responses
• Consult, coach and/or participate in activities requiring legal involvement, including police activity, hearings, lawyers, and the coroner
• Work with managers and staff to support them on risk-related issues
• Develop policies, procedures and tools to identify and address patient safety and other areas of risk for patients, service providers, Central LHIN staff and the organization as a whole
• Lead emergency preparedness efforts and response framework at the organizational level
• Monitor the environment for ongoing risk identification
• Maintain the Ethics Framework and monitor trends
• Maintain the Disclosure Policy and support the disclosure process for adverse events
• Oversee the infection control strategy                                                    
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the CEO, executive team, managers and staff at all levels to facilitate effective Risk Management and Patient Safety strategies
• Develop and sustain positive working relationships with service providers regarding risk management standards, and with the coroner, police, insurers and other external stakeholders
• Represent the CLHIN on Community Ethics Network and other ad hoc working groups
• Participate in events to promote CLHIN objectives, activities, programs and services (e.g. professional conferences)
• Manage a Department budget, and provide input into the operational plan
• Manage specific internal risk management projects and initiatives        
• Lead, or participate on, inter-agency projects and initiatives, as required, to improve and/or integrate processes to improve risk management and patient safety
• Advise and counsel the management team regarding areas for improvement and high-risk areas
• Lead, implement and put into practice changes and improvements identified from data collected
• Ensure that healthcare staff respect and respond to patient choices, needs and values
• Champion the patient safety agenda within and outside the organization.

Key Qualifications

Your professional strengths for the role of Director, Risk Management and Patient Safety, will include:

• An undergraduate degree
• Completion of a Risk Management Certificate or program
• Master’s degree, preferred
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in risk management, patient safety, and patient/client relations, including complaints management/patient engagement
• In-depth understanding of the legislative framework within which Central LHIN operates, e.g. Home Care and Community Services Act, Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Emergency Management Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
• Expertise in Risk Management frameworks, theory, and practices in the healthcare sector
• Experience in quality and risk management projects and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to introduce and manage change, new concepts, and best practices
• Familiarity with emergency preparedness, incident management, and pandemic planning in Ontario
• In-depth knowledge of the health care system and service delivery models used in the community
• Good knowledge of patient services practices, emergency practices and objectives
• Good understanding of project management processes and techniques
• High level of computer literacy and ability for presentations
• Ability to manage projects involving stakeholders from across the organization
• Strong presentation skills to provide information or report analysis to executives, managers and staff at all levels of the CLHIN and external community organizations
• Ability to develop affiliations with relevant community networks, and external bodies such as Ministry of Health Emergency Management, Health Shared Services Ontario, Insurance Adjuster, public health and municipal emergency management
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Strong patient focus
• Interpersonal skills to deal with the police, lawyers or other individuals who may be associated with high risk cases
• Excellent facilitation skills to support group process, decision-making and consensus-building
• Ability to remain calm when faced with an emergency or risk situation.

To Apply

Please apply online or you may forward your cover letter and resume to

HumanResources-YR@lhins.on.ca  quoting Job # 2017-171 in the subject line.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.

The Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is one of 14 LHINs transforming health care in Ontario. The LHIN works with local health service providers and communities to design real-life solutions that improve access to care, better coordinate services, and improve people’s experience with the health care system.

Governance Associate (Board Support) Markham

Are you an organized and efficient administrative professional who thrives in a fast paced environment? The Central LHIN is seeking a Governance Associate to support the Executive Office function and play a central role in the planning and processes related to the Board of Directors.  Reporting to the Corporate Governance and Board Relations Lead, you will arrange and administer Board meetings and sub-committees, including: the preparation and distribution of materials; the documentation of agendas and meeting minutes; the identification and follow up on action items; and, the monthly Board expense calendar.

Additionally, you will be responsible for a number of governance-level related administrative items, including correspondence, governance tools, website upkeep, and public appointments. You will have responsibility to support the Executive Office function in ensuring that all meetings and meeting materials comply with by-laws and governing documents.

Qualifications:

• Executive-level support experience with proven ability to work with senior managers and staff in integrating information from various sources
• Experience with and understanding of Board of Directors meeting requirements and procedures
• Excellent communication skills to effectively communicate with key stakeholders at all levels
• Strong teamwork and customer service skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize multiple, often conflicting demands
• Post-secondary education/degree preferred in health, business administration or a related discipline
• Bilingual is an asset

How to Apply:

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to clhin@hrassociates.ca by Friday, August 25, 2017. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

For more information about this position, please contact Erum Khan at erum.khan@hrassociates.ca or 416-237-1500 x248.

This position is located at the Central LHIN headquarters in Markham, Ontario. More information on the Central LHIN may be found at www.centrallhin.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should advise the recruitment contact so arrangements can be made.

Central Local Health Integration Network (CLHIN)

Caring Communities, Healthier People

The Central Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) is one of 14 LHINs transforming health care in Ontario. The LHIN works with local health service providers and communities to design real-life solutions that improve access to care, better coordinate services and improve people’s experience with the health care system.

Business Analyst

Job # 2017-1710

PRIMARY PURPOSES:

The position is responsible for monitoring and evaluating the performance and funding of health service providers across various sectors. The position assists with sector-specific analysis/negotiation of accountability agreements with Health Service Providers (HSPs) and decision support services for the Performance, Contract & Allocation (PCA) team.

The position also assists in the development and implementation of innovative performance measurement and management approaches and techniques that enhance accountability.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Act as key staff resource responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting of health service provider performance reporting.

• Harness data, knowledge, and relationships within and outside the LHIN to support internal decision-making, including the production, analysis and dissemination of reports to assess performance and funding relative to plans. This may include written reports and presentations.

• Implement the performance measurement and management framework to support accountability and negotiations of agreements.

• Perform activities related to performance measurement, performance management and funding designed to promote effective monitoring of accountability agreements and link dollars to results.

• Support the negotiation of accountability agreements with selected groups of health service providers within the overall LHIN-wide framework and protocols.

• Identify and monitor high-risk issues related to funding or financial management of HSPs.

• Support activities to allocate funds to health service providers through appropriate analysis and consultation with stakeholder groups.

• Support Central LHIN working groups such as the Long-Term Care Working Group.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Post-secondary degree in business administration, finance, health administration or a relevant field, or the equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Financial accreditation preferred (e.g. CA, CMA, etc.).

Experience and Skills:

• Experience in a health care field, preferably in a finance or decision support role.

• Excellent analytical and evaluation skills to conduct technical financial analyses, identify discrepancies and impacts and develop options and recommendations.

• Intermediate level skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills and demonstrated ability to identify and respond quickly to emerging issues and priorities.

• Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Good interpersonal skills to work effectively with other staff and to liaise with colleagues across LHINs and with contacts in the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC);

• Understanding of the Ontario health care system, its stakeholders, programs and issues.

• Familiarity with health care administrative datasets and relevant systems and indicators, including OHRS, OCDM, HIT, DAD, NACRS and SRI.

• Detail orientation.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

• Interpersonal Contacts: Internally, communicates with all employees in all departments and at all levels to exchange and share information. Externally, this position will have significant contacts with the MOHLTC, health care partners, and other third party providers and will be involved in discussing matters related to the review and monitoring of TPA agreements. Ability to work effectively with teams.

• Level of Responsibility: The position provides a critical role in reviewing and monitoring TPAs within the local community.

• Decision-Making Authority: Responsible for developing sound financial analysis and assessment of plans, and works closely with the Senior Business Analyst and Director, Performance, Contract & Allocation on resolving critical and sensitive issues.

• Physical and Sensory Demands: Minimal demands typical of a professional position operating within an office environment.

• Working Environment: Minimal exposure to disagreeable conditions typical of a professional position within an office environment.

To Apply

Please forward your cover letter and resume, in confidence, by Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5 p.m., to hrcentral@lhins.on.ca, quoting Job # 2017-1710 in the subject line.

This position is located at the Central LHIN headquarters in Markham, Ontario, with expectation for travel to other sites across the LHIN and occasionally the Greater Toronto Area.

More information on the Central LHIN may be found at www.centrallhin.on.ca.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the applicatio

Senior Financial Analyst

Location: CENTRAL LHIN-This position will initially be based at our Sheppard site, in North York, ON.

The Finance department of the Central Local Health Integration Network has an immediate opening for a regular full time Senior Financial Analyst. The successful candidate must have demonstrated success working independently as a self-starter in a fast paced environment along with excellent inter-personal skills. Priority will be given to candidates with healthcare or hospital experience in a financial reporting role. Reporting to the Senior Manager – Accounting and Reporting, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation and posting of month end journal entries from other departments such as Payroll, along with Prepaids, Accruals
• Assessment of reasonableness of monthly adjustments and timely resolution

• Monthly production of lead sheet and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts

• Lead the compilation of monthly, quarterly and year end internal financial statements

• Prepare cash flow projections
• Review HST returns

• Prepare sensitivity analysis, trending analysis and other financial analysis / reports required by the senior management. Ad-hoc analysis, special projects and other assignments as required
• Coordinate year end and special audit deliverable such as preparation of working papers
• Assist Senior Manager, Accounting and reporting with the preparation of year-end financial statements for the auditors
• Responding to auditor inquiries and providing supporting documentation
• External reporting to MOHLTC.

• Maintain the Chart of Accounts and reporting structures in GreatPlains to ensure all organizational changes are updated.
• Assist with following up on GreatPlains related issues that arise on an as needed basis.
• Respond to requests for information and accounting related queries Special ad hoc requests, assignments and analysis as needed.
• Liaise with other departments (such as Payroll, HR, A/P, A/R, Financial budgeting and forecasting) to follow up on any issues or changes that need to be made
• Open to opportunities for process changes and improvements to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the Accounting department.
• Assist Senior Manager to coach and develop the financial accounting and reporting team
• Other duties as required

Qualifications/Skills

• Mandatory Accounting Designation - CPA-CA, CPA-CMA, CPA-CGA

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree in Business or Finance

• 5+ years of general accounting and reporting in health care industry.
• Knowledge of MIS Standards/GreatPlains/Integration Manager (a definite asset)
• Experience in modeling business cases and building management reports.
• Ability to interpret large amounts of data and summarize it to present meaningful information to various levels of management.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently without detailed instruction.
• Display initiative and sound professional judgment and integrity
• A self-starter and multi-tasker with a solid sense of prioritization; problem solver; confident in dealing with operations.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, primarily Excel, PowerPoint and Access and experience in building Excel Macro would be ideal.
• Experience in a major ERP system.
• Excellent interpersonal (verbal and written) communication skills with all levels of management including Senior Executives
• Appreciating the responsibility of meeting tight and conflicting deadlines
• Good understanding of accounting concepts and generally accepted accounting principles, including knowledge of Not For Profit reporting.
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Willingness to work flexible hours, especially during period ends and audit time

Local Health Integration Networks (LHINs) get people the care they need in their homes and communities across the province. Caring for more than 637,000 people annually, LHINs work with families to help determine the right care and health supports to keep people at home for as long as possible. Learn more about our Care Coordinator, Nursing and other opportunities at www.lhinjobs.ca.

Central LHIN is committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. If you have any special requirements during the recruitment process, please advise Human Resources.

If you are seeking a chance to truly make a difference in the lives of others as well as your own, please visit our website at www.lhinjobs.ca or APPLY ON LINE.