Director, Financial Reporting

at  Island Health

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 Operations and Reporting, the Director, Financial Reporting provides strategic organizational leadership, planning, decision support and senior level expertise in the financial reporting of Island Health. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the Ministry reporting, external and internal management reporting, financial statement preparation and audit coordination, general accounting, general ledger functions, maintenance of the chart of accounts, tax adherence, and compliance functions for Island Health. 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 Other key areas of responsibility include a leadership role in assessing and developing the appropriate financial reporting infrastructure for Island Health, standardization of financial reporting, and reporting process improvement.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

A recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a minimum of ten (10) years’ senior financial administration and reporting experience in progressively senior roles with a minimum of five years’ related management experience with a proven track record of financial reporting, continuous improvement and experience implementing change with new policies, procedures, practices and systems.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven leadership, management, coaching, facilitation, and supervisory experience with an excellent sense of corporate and departmental priority and strong business acumen are critical.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial, administrative and contract management, audit and program evaluation principles and practices.
• 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 Financial Information Act implications.
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy of reports such as Financial Statements, CEO Expense reports, Financial Information Act reporting and audit confirmations, and payments and remittances including Board of Director payments and remittances/payments for GST, PST, and WCB.
• Proven ability to design, implement and manage complex operational planning, problem solving, financial reporting and business processes.
• High computer literacy with in-depth knowledge of computerized financial systems and advanced spreadsheet and database skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing, aggressive and entrepreneurial environment with evolving systems and procedures
• Results oriented within a high-pressure working environment with the ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet numerous critical deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, other health care staff, one-on-one, in groups, including public presentations, and in writing including high quality business documents such as briefing notes.
• Demonstrated commitment to client focused services and teamwork.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5458.pd

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