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The Manager, Accounting & Reconciliations, in support of the Director, Accounting & Reconciliations, provides leadership, and oversight of the Accounting & Reconciliation requirements for the organization under the Financial Reporting and Compliance portfolio. The position has broad financial expertise and is expected to collaborate with, support and contribute expertise across all the Corporate Services and Finance functions, in addition to the specific responsibilities of the Accounting & Reconciliations portfolio.

What will you do?

• Manages the accurate and timely execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial and statistical data in the general ledger.
• Review and approve journal entries prepared by accounting and reconciliations staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
• Oversight over all financial reconciliations, ensuring they are accurate, complete, and comply with accounting policies and directives.
• Preparation and review of the internal consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop processes to increase operational efficiency across the various accounting functions.
• Conduct monthly reviews of the trial balance and perform analysis to identify and address
• Manages the preparation of the lead sheets for the annual audit including collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Provides advice and guidance in interpretation of financial and accounting policies, standards, and processes.
• Provides input to the development of a financial or operational strategy that is aligned with the organization’s strategic priorities
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships and partnerships with various internal and external stakeholders to support the organization.
• Manages the day-to-day activities of the portfolio and ensures all staff members are meeting the highest performance standards and escalates exceptions on a timely basis.
• Works with senior leadership and staff to ensure compliance with the Acts, Directives, Canada Revenue Agency, Public Sector Accounting Board and Management Information System (MIS) standards within the portfolio.
• Embodies Ontario Health atHome mission, vision and values and applies quadruple aim (enhancing patient experience, enhancing provider/staff experience, improving value and improving populations health) to support continuous quality improvement in daily work.
• Exemplifies, embraces, and intentionally promotes an inclusive work environment where all are meant to feel they belong.
• Continually demonstrates a commitment to create a positive culture of equity, inclusion, diversity, and anti-racism.

What must you have?

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, health administration, economics, orrelevant field.
• Professional Accounting Designation required (CPA).
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in business / public administration management and financial management.
• At least 3 years in a managerial or leadership
• Experience and proven ability in a matrixed reporting
• Experience in analyzing and interpreting large amounts of complex data, including financial and statistical data.
• In-depth knowledge of Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including Not-for-Profit standards and Public Sector Accounting Standards, and Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards (OHRS).
• Knowledge of finance tools and systems available to support information reporting and
• Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze and review data for anomalies, inaccuracies, and trends.
• Knowledge of funding models and regulatory reporting requirements impacting the Ontario health sector.
• Ability to work effectively with staff to anticipate needs, understand issues, identify concerns, and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills to discuss and resolve highly significant and time sensitive financial issues.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills to effectively convey information and priorities, and to make recommendations.
• Ability to inspire others to work towards common goals by engaging and empowering
• Ability to elicit new ideas, build buy-in and achieve innovative
• Exercises tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills suitable for engagement with Ontario governmental stakeholders.
• Ability to identify best practices and implement them within the
• Manages multiple priorities as circumstances and information change
• Requires complex analysis and compilation of a wide range of data in order to draw conclusions, develop recommendations and present information.
• Facilitates discussions that involve engagement with stakeholders across portfolios along with consideration of multiple variables.
• Accountable for managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting & Reconciliations portfolio including staffing decisions, resource allocation, prioritization, issue resolution with
• Works independently; uses discretion in decision making within the
• Advice and guidance provided by the position can influence decisions and actions that have an impact on health service providers, as well as public image and goodwill.
• Inaccurate accounting and reporting can result in significant financial impact to the organization as well as impact funding decisions and public perception of Ontario Health
• Risks would be escalated to the Director, Accounting &
• Directly supervises a group of staff who are functionally and/or geographically
• Accountable for hiring staff, coaching, providing training and development, and evaluating performance, and in consultation with Human Resources, makes decisions regarding disciplinary action.

What would give you the edge?

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, health administration, economics, or relevant field.
• Professional Accounting Designation required (CPA).
• Ability to speak French or another second

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

To apply for this vacancy please submit one document (MS Word or PDF) containing a resume and covering letter to cwcareers@ontariohealthathome.ca referencing “Manager, Accounting & Reconciliations” in the email subject line.