Manager, Finance

Posting #12025

MANAGER, FINANCE

PERMANENT FULL-TIME

At Grand Erie Public Health (GEPH), our greatest asset is our team. As one of Ontario's regional public health units, we are dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of communities within the County of Brant, City of Brantford, Haldimand County, and Norfolk County. Our work is guided by the Health Protection and Promotion Act and the Ontario Public Health Standards, ensuring that our programs and services meet the highest standards of public health practice.

As a trusted leader in our community, we are committed to fostering healthy communities through prevention, education, and health promotion, while working in collaboration with local partners to address the unique needs of our diverse populations. Join us at Grand Erie Public Health and become a valuable member of our dedicated team working towards our commitment to fostering a healthier future for our communities.

About the position: Reporting to the Director, Finance, and as part of the Management Team, the Manager of Finance will provide tactical support as well as be the financial leader for the organization. The Manager of Finance will directly assist the Senior Leadership team on all relevant strategic matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs, procurement (RFPs, RFQs, tenders), and the day to day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Provide leadership to the Finance Team and staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial matters.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.
• Ensure that adequate financial controls are implemented, maintained, and updated regularly to meet all required internal and external reviews and audit requirements.
• Manage the cash flow of the organization, anticipate required cash balances, manage the organization's banking activities and perform cash flow projections as required to support ongoing programs, Senior Leadership initiatives and Board of Health requirements.
• Coordinate the development and monitoring of the health unit budgets. Works with the SLT to ensure success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements. This includes interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all provincial, local and contractual guidelines, ensuring that all Ministry regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, and monitoring compliance.
• Create and oversee the production of internal and external financial reports including any reconciliations required. This includes the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization. Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization.
• Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are addressed and that annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian GAAP and that any other required supplementary schedules and information required by governments and their agencies are prepared on a timely basis.
• Attend and present financial reports at Board meetings and serve as the lead staff resource on the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Serves as the main contact for the Ministry of Health, Health Canada and Municipalities as it relates to finance and funding.
• Oversee Payroll Administration, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a business interruption and disaster recovery plan are in place.
• Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required.
• The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Business Administration, Commerce or relevant program, or an equivalent combination of both education and experience.
• A CPA designation is required.
• 3-5 years' of related leadership experience and sound knowledge in the development of financial policy, procedures and guidelines and legislation relevant to the job description, with a minimum of 3 years' in a progressively responsible leadership role.
• ADP experience is preferred.
• Preference given to those with experience in public health and/or broader public sector with progressive leadership and management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and work effectively within a unionized multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Broader Public Sector Procurement requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with compliance audits.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and accountability with financial operations, systems and reporting, preferably in Public Health or the public sector.
• Ability to influence others and establish credibility with all levels of the organization and be a catalyst for positive change.
• Effective critical thinking, analytical decision making, problem-resolution skills and the ability to distil complex information into clear, concise messages.
• Ability and willingness to go above and beyond to support the needs of the organization.
• Leadership skills including customer focus, ensuring accountability, fostering collaborative relationships, cultivating engagement to drive vision and purpose, and establishing and maintaining trust.
• A valid Ontario driver's license and reliable vehicle access.
• Required to have full COVID-19 immunization and are able to provide evidence of status.

Terms and conditions of employment in accordance with GEPH Board of Health Administrative Policies and Procedures. Salary range: $112,639.80 - $131,804.40 annually. OMERS pension and a comprehensive Health and Dental benefits package.

Please apply with your confidential cover letter and resume quoting Posting #12025.Review of applications and interviews will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of this competition only and is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act.

Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.