Manager, Capital Accounting and Financing Services

Salary range
The salary range for this position is CAD $52.59 - $75.59 / hour
Why Fraser Health?
Looking to use your expertise in Financial Management to help Fraser Health Leaders achieve our goal of building an outstanding place to work? We have an opportunity for you to apply your passion and expertise to this exciting Manager, Capital Accounting and Financial Services position working with senior executives while providing advisory services related to aspects such as finance and accounting. Bring your expertise, leadership skills and accounting acumen to a role where you can really make a difference!
The Finance Manager's key areas of involvement include:

• Leading the Capital Accounting and Financial Services team in providing accurate, complete and timely financial statements and reports;
• Reviewing, evaluating, reporting and forecasting financial performance and providing recommendations to ensure the Capital Plan is being implemented as intended and meeting the financial objectives;
• Providing financial, advisory and consultative accounting services to senior management and their portfolio(s);

Build on your career experience as you:

• Manage the operations of Capital Accounting and Financial Services by developing short and long range service goals and objectives for the service;
• Assist in the development of goals and objectives for the Capital Portfolio; ensure the financial management of the service including budget preparation, and the authorization, control, monitoring and reporting of expenditures.
• Manage designated staff by selecting, directing, monitoring and when necessary, disciplining service staff, developing and implementing appropriate staff training, development and retention plans.
• Develop, recommend and implement appropriate policies and procedures and systems for the service, simplifying workflow, and assuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Prepare period and annual capital financial statements and supporting documentation and analysis for submission to the Senior Executive, Board, and External Agencies, as well as the quarterly capital Appendix C reporting for submission to the Ministry of Health.
• Manage the preparation, review and ensure completion of capital working papers for the annual audit.
• Develop and maintain Capital Accounting systems for Fraser Health to ensure accurate and timely recording of payments and funding requests for capital equipment acquisition and capital construction projects.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place to facilitate the timely, accurate and complete recording and management of Fraser Health's capital assets.
• Manage the preparation and approval of accounting entries, including accruals and account reconciliations.

Are you motivated to join our team? Here is what we would like you to have:

• CPA accounting designation
• Minimum seven years of accounting experience including a minimum of five years managerial experience.

Your professional/technical capabilities will include:

• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computerized financial systems.
• Ability to identify, plan and complete work assignments.
• Ability to problem solve in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently within fixed time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform under explicit time constraints.
• Good interpersonal skills.

This is a Regular Full Time position in our Capital Accounting team and is located at the Uptown Latitude Building in New Westminster, B.C. - convenient to rapid transit options.
If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are outstanding in their respective fields.
• Competitive salary package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Effective October 26th 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines). Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.
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Detailed Overview
Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families:
The Manager, Capital Accounting and Financial Services is responsible for the management, direction and operation of Capital Accounting for Fraser Health. Ensures the preparation of timely, accurate and complete accounting information and reports to meet both internal and external requirements. Liaises with funding agencies, such as Foundations, Auxiliaries, the Fraser Valley Regional Hospital District and the Ministry of Health to ensure funding sources for Capital for Fraser Health. Also liaises with Facilities Management, Technology and Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, and operating departments to ensure the timely recording and disposal of capital assets for Fraser Health.
Responsibilities

Manages the operations of Capital Accounting and Financial Services by developing short and long range service goals and objectives for the service; assists in the development of goals and objectives for the Capital Portfolio; ensures the financial management of the service including budget preparation, and the authorization, control, monitoring and reporting of expenditures.

Manages designated staff by selecting, directing, monitoring and when necessary, disciplining service staff, developing and implementing appropriate staff training, development and retention plans.

Develops, recommends and implements appropriate policies and procedures and systems for the service, simplifying workflow, and assuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Problem solves with users and provides education to users where appropriate.

Prepares period and annual capital financial statements and supporting documentation and analysis for submission to the Senior Executive, Board, and External Agencies, as well as the quarterly capital Appendix C reporting for submission to the Ministry of Health.

Manages the preparation, reviews and ensures completion of capital working papers for the annual audit. Acts as liaison with external auditors for the capital section of the audit.

Develops and maintains Capital Accounting systems for Fraser Health to ensure accurate and timely recording of payments and funding requests for capital equipment acquisition and capital construction projects. Prepares submissions to the Ministry of Health for funding and invoices external agencies, such as Foundation and other third parties, for external funding.

Ensures appropriate controls are in place to facilitate the timely, accurate and complete recording and management of Fraser Health's capital assets.

Manages the preparation and approval of accounting entries, including accruals and account reconciliations.

Develops and maintains a liaison with Capital Planning and Facilities Management to ensure the integration of the Capital Equipment planning and Capital Construction planning into the financial records of Fraser Health.

Assists in the development of alternate financing options for the acquisition of capital assets and the development of capital projects.

Develops and maintains a liaison with PHSA Procurement to facilitate the capital acquisition process.

Participates on internal and external committees as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications
Education and Experience
CPA accounting designation. Minimum seven years of accounting experience including a minimum of five years managerial experience.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the LEAD capabilities of Leads Self, Engages Others, Achieves Results, and Develops Coalitions and supports Systems Transformation.
Professional/Technical Capabilities:

• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computerized financial systems.
• Ability to identify, plan and complete work assignments.
• Ability to problem solve in a team environment.
• Ability to work independently within fixed time constraints.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform under explicit time constraints.
• Good interpersonal skills.