Manager, General Accounting, Payroll and Revenues

Job Number:

J0425-0117

Job Title:

Manager, General Accounting, Payroll and Revenues

Job Type:

Regular Full-Time

Job Category:

Finance, Payroll, Purchasing

Open Positions:

1

Union:

Non-Union

Salary:

$66.74 - $70.79/Hour

Exceptional Care-Exceptional People

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

• Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.

• Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
• HOOPP Pension Plan
• Predictable work locations
• Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
• Support 24/7 - you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
• Wellness matters - our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
• Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The Manager, General Accounting, Payroll & Revenues is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial activities of the organization. The role includes managing the following corporate financial activities:

• Reviewing financial statements and reports
• Patient Revenues
• Cash management
• Payroll
• Accounts payable and receivable
• EMR Implementation for Payroll, Revenues and AR/AP

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountable for the following areas of the finance department including Junior Financial Analysts, Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable.
• Plan and assign tasks to finance staff. Lead, motivate and mentor team members.
• Accountable for recruitment, orientation and integration of new staff
• Accountable to ensure staff have clear expectations of their role, provide performance development and management feedback and conduct timely formal performance meetings as per corporate policy
• Fosters a healthy working environment by creating a positive atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork in alignment with our mission, vision and values
• Support team members to integrate evidence-based care practice and leading-edge innovation and technology
• Builds positive and effective working relationships with staff, physicians, union partners, peers, etc.
• Leads change initiatives which support department specific and/or corporate initiatives/performance metrics by engaging staff.
• Recognizes achievements and contributions of staff and others
• Builds and maintains a focused and cohesive team, based on the principles of trust, transparency and fairness, for the team to effectively work within the department, within the hospital and with external community partners and agencies
• Coordinates and leads in-house learning opportunities and new knowledge dissemination
• Manage staff attendance, sick time, return to work, vacation, overtime, on call, etc. as per corporate policies and collective agreements
• Provides coaching regarding staff/physician interpersonal issues and/or conflicts
• Ensure staff has the tools and equipment to complete their work.
• Manages the monthly financial close process, including the review of journal entries and reconciliations, balance sheet analytics, assistance in the review of results compared to budget and forecast for patient revenues, payroll and general finance
• Oversee the processing of vendor invoices, liaising with external accounts payable organization and ensuring timely disbursement of payment
• Manage the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance for general finance, payroll and accounts receivable.
• Manages and coaches general finance and payroll staff
• Manages payroll workload to meet operational requirements
• Ensures payroll is processed in an accurate, compliant and timely manner; ensures compliance of the payroll processing, in accordance with various provincial requirements
• Oversees and is accountable for compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Prepares and oversees relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports
• Reviews payroll account reconciliations
• Creates and implements a process for internal payroll audits
• Supports all internal and external audits related to payroll, general finance and patient revenue
• Manages and resolves issues relating to payroll production
• Provides recommendation for process improvement and minimizes errors to the payroll team
• Oversee the revenue cycle for patient services, ensuring accurate billing and coding in line with provincial healthcare regulations.
• Analyze patient revenue streams, identifying trends and opportunities to improve revenue generation.
• Develop and improve processes to improve revenue generation.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to optimize revenue capture from patient services.
• Oversee the invoicing process for patient accounts, ensuring clarity and timeliness.
• Monitor outstanding patient accounts and implement strategies to improve collection rates.
• Ensure compliance with Ontario healthcare regulations and funding requirements related to patient billing.
• Prepare detailed financial reports on patient revenue and accounts receivable performance.
• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights specific to patient revenues.
• Develop processes to enhance the patient experience during the billing and payment process.
• Ensures programs and policies are effective in areas of responsibility and promotes internal controls.
• Participate in annual external audit with respect to general finance, revenue and payroll.
• Identifies opportunities to improve cost effectiveness
• Review and monitor metrics which influence financial position of department and implement corrective action as required
• Ensure appropriate investigation and documentation is completed (risk and solutions/mitigation)
• Ensure staff training and compliance related to reporting of all incidents and/or near misses
• Accountable to clarify staff expectations under the OHSA, provide/document performance feedback related to safety and performance manage as required
• Ensure completion of regular workplace safety audits and implement corrective action as identified
• Ensure appropriate staff training is provided and compliance with mandatory training
• Ensure equipment is within safety standards, regular and appropriate staff training is provided, and preventative maintenance program is active (laser safety training for staff, new equipment vendor training)
• Investigates any incidents and implements corrective action as required

Mandatory Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree with a professional accounting designation (CPA)
• 3 to 5 years of team leadership experience, preferably in health care or not-for-profit environment
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in providing presentation ready materials for Senior Management or Board level discussions.
• Hospital experience is preferred, particularly in the areas of finance, reporting, MIS, budgeting and controls
• Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), with advanced Excel skills
• Meditech Hospital software experience is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function in a changing and sometimes demanding work environment
• Independent thought leadership - able to work independently, make timely decisions and drive solutions forward under pressure.
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and implement solutions at the management level.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with all levels of employees and management.
• People management and business partnership - able to identify and resolve issues to implement change and efficiency

Mandatory Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development of self and others
• Promotes team collaboration and consultation and committed to team development and collaboration
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making and time management skills
• Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Preferred Competencies

• Reliable individual with excellent attendance record and able to work all shifts

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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