COMPANY : IWK HEALTH

Req ID: 209037
Department/Program: Corporate Transactions & Treasury, Financial Accounting and Reporting
Location: Halifax
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) until 10/20/2026 x 1 position(s)

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration/commerce or equivalent required.
• Recognized professional accounting designation (CPA) required. An equivalent combination of education, related experience and other relevant qualifications may be considered.
• Minimum seven (7) years’ experience in financial administration required.
• Minimum three (3) years leadership experience, preferably in a financial services environment required.
• Experience in a healthcare / clinical setting is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of financial accounting and computing (such as SAP and MEDITECH) system required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft computer applications.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Relationship building skills.
• Strong track record in project management, change management and execution.
• Knowledge of the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) framework or audit functions is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in putting into action operational plans, delivering persuasive presentations to different levels of the organization, managing service delivery performance, and experience in using lean methodologies to achieve continuous improvement goals.
• Sound judgement, and sufficient diplomacy and tact to deal effectively with all customers and professional relationships.
• Experience with working in a matrixed organization with demonstrated experience building constructive and effective relationships.
• Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight.
• A leadership style that is driven, energetic and has a high degree of professional integrity.
• A commitment to focusing on a culture that provides customer service above and beyond what is expected.
• Forward thinking to ensure proper mechanisms are in place to support the evolution of the IWK financial services department.
• Ability to identify emerging trends, needs and challenges and drive and implement innovative thinking and change within the organization.
  Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.
  Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.
  This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
  An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.
  If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the internal careers page to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant

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