Manager, Accounts Payable

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Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Manager, Accounts Payable to oversee HSN’s Accounts Payable (AP) department, ensuring all suppliers and hospital vendors are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to HSN’s policies and procedures, insurance and ministry guidelines and industry practices. The successful candidate will provide leadership in business attraction, retention and expansion initiatives as well as promote, enhance and sustain the impact, financial health and quality of services at HSN.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent, as well as a current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from an accredited university is required. We are looking for someone with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a Finance setting preferably in a health care environment. Candidates that possess two (2) years’ working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably within a health care environment. Training or recent experience with project management are preferred. 

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, you are encouraged to view the full job description on the HSN Careers Website. 

At HSN/HSNRI, we prioritize the physical and psychological wellness of all our staff through a variety of initiatives, aimed at creating a supportive and engaging workplace. Our Wellness Committee actively promotes health and well-being offering tips and resources to support wellness of our staff. We pride ourselves on recognizing our dedicated team members through Years of Service Celebrations and Excellence in Action Awards, celebrating outstanding achievements across the organization. We host Employee & Medical Staff appreciation events, and celebrations throughout the year, fostering a sense of community. Leadership development training is available to staff as well as an education fund, ensuring. Our people are our number one asset.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province.  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

Interested applicants are asked to apply directly to requisition # 8740 by Thursday September 24, 2025 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.

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KEY FUNCTION: 

Oversee HSN’s Accounts Payable (AP) department, ensuring all suppliers and hospital vendors are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to HSN’s policies and procedures, insurance and ministry guidelines and industry practices.  Provide leadership in business attraction, retention and expansion initiatives. Promote, enhance and sustain the impact, financial health and quality of services at HSN.

REPORTING:      

Under the general direction of the Director, Finance.

DUTIES:

1. Oversee all AP activities and program components to ensure effective department functioning.
2. Plan departmental workload, flow, and the disbursement of non-payroll AP to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities; ensure timely and accurate processing of payments, purchase orders, invoices, travel reimbursements, stipends, and other accounting transactions.
3. Complete, analyze, and ensure the accuracy of various key corporate financial reports within prescribed timelines and according to the specific needs of various stakeholders and other funding or governing agencies.
4. Develop and execute policies, procedures and training materials for payment activities throughout HSN.
5. Ensure internal AP controls are operating effectively and efficiently; recommend and implement process improvements as required.
6. Perform detailed analysis of financial results, identifying areas of concern, and implementing corrective actions for all material variances.
7. Oversee all vendor relations and concerns with respect to payment status, adherence to contracts and other issues.
8. Monitor aging of AP accounts and initiate process improvements to facilitate timely collection of outstanding payables.
9. Prepare AP month-end journal entries and month end reports for management review.
10. Prepare and reconcile the general ledger of AP to B/AR sub ledger.
11. Negotiate and manage contracts with various suppliers.
12. Interact with company auditors, tax auditors, and tax recovery specialists as required.
13. Lead the rates review for hospital goods and services and marketed services on an annual basis.
14. Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the departmental operation according to budget.
15. Analyze and understand client’s needs to successfully determine appropriate solutions.
16. Develop, maintain and evaluate standards of operation and customer service.
17. Develop, execute and report on a business development plan annually that supports HSN’s strategic direction.
18. Develop a thorough understanding and take ownership of defined revenue streams.
19. Develop sales, service, and lease contracts for on-going business and/or services with HSN partners, clients and vendors; oversee all related interactions with HSN legal counsel.
20. Keep abreast of industry trends, competitor activities and other factors affecting HSN opportunities.
21. Oversee revenue generating services, identifying areas of concerns and developing strategies and corrective actions as required.
22. Coach, mentor and develop staff with hands-on support, providing effective performance feedback.
23. Manage human resources which include: recruitment, selection, training, and succession planning as required.
24. Guide, motivate, monitor and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, prioritize workloads, evaluate performance, handle grievances, and make recommendations on disciplinary action as required.
25. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
26. Ensure HSN is complying with appropriate legislation that applies to usage of hospital space for marketed services.
27. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
28. Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
29. Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
30. Engage in and foster professional development of staff and provide opportunities for learning within budget.
31. Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
32. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
33. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
34. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
35. Perform other duties as required. 
    
    

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
2. Current Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation or a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from an accredited university is required.
3. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in a Finance setting preferably in a health care environment.
2. Minimum of two (2) years’ working in a leadership/supervisory role, preferably within a health care environment.
3. Training or recent experience with project management is an asset.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated ability to analyze and present numerical data in tables, spreadsheets, and forms.
2. Demonstrated understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
3. Demonstrated ability to leverage resources and strategically manage the growth of customer relationships.
4. Demonstrated understanding of selling, and the ability to manage the sales cycle of multiple streams effectively and autonomously.
5. Demonstrated strong business acumen and expert negotiation skills.
6. Demonstrated strong organizational skills, professional maturity and strategic thinking capabilities.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
8. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
9. Proven ability to develop, monitor, administer and report on budgets.
10. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with the customer.
11. Demonstrated superior communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to put together plans and proposals.
12. Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
13. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
14. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
15. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
16. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
17. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
18. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) is required.
2. Ability to address issues outside regular business hours as they arise.
3. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
4. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
5. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
6. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
7. Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.