Manager, Accounting & Finance

Under the direction of the Administrator, the Manager, Accounting & Finance leads the payroll and financial functions of the Home, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective financial management in accordance with the Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) and the Ministry of Long-Term Care Act, regulations, and guidelines.

The Manager provides critical oversight of financial operations, including payroll, statutory remittances, financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance. He/she will develop and administer financial policies, procedures, and internal controls; prepares financial reports and statements; and provides financial forecasting, analysis, and oversight to support sound decision-making and financial planning. The Manager promotes transparency, accountability, and integrity in the financial management of the Home.

• Lead and monitor the performance of the accounting and financial functions within the Home.
• Prepare financial and other reports as required for the Board of Management, Administrator, Managers, Ministries and Agencies, including OMERS, Ministry of Long-Term Care, Banks, MPAC, external auditors, Statistics Canada, Service Canada, etc.
• Prepare and submit to the Administrator an annual department operating budget, monitor and approve expenditures and provide rationales for budget variances.
• Flag in-year budget deviations promptly and implement remediation strategies to protect organizational risks.
• Prepare financial statements and work with the auditors on the annual audit.
• Present the audited financial statements to the Board of Management for their approval and present the approved audited financial statements at the Annual General Meeting
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of financial systems (ensuring effective internal controls for revenues, expenditures and financial reporting).
• Employ a continuous improvement approach to support enhancement to the payroll and financial systems.

• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly payroll for all Home staff, in compliance with the collective agreement(s), the Employment Standards Act, and CRA requirements.
• Ensure all statutory remittances, CRA source deductions, HST, EHT, WSIB, and pension/benefit contributions, are calculated, reconciled, and remitted accurately and on time
• Administer the Home’s OMERS pension plan.
• Complete all financial filings including but not limited to: HST, T4s, EHT, WSIB and OMERS reconciliations.

• Mentor, coach and lead a team of professionals in resolving payroll discrepancies and financial issues.
• Actively participate as a member of the senior management team in decision-making, particularly in matters related to financial resources.
• Provide a client-focused approach with the ability to evaluate options and communicate clear, strategic advice.
• Promote and foster a culture of learning, collaboration and engagement, guiding the team through organizational change and aligning efforts toward shared goals and continuous improvement.
• Build and sustain positive & productive partnerships with colleagues, external agencies and the Board of Management.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and member in good standing with CPA Ontario.
• Minimum of five (5) years of accounting and financial management experience, preferably within a health care, not-for-profit or municipal environment.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, functions, data analysis, reporting, and spreadsheet management.
• Skilled in analyzing budgets and financial datasets to identify trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
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