Manager, Financial Planning and Program Support

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A dynamic and growing health care environment awaits you in Sudbury, Ontario. Surrounded by provincial parks and with 330 lakes, Greater Sudbury has over 165,000 residents and is a rich mix of urban, suburban, rural and wilderness environments that offer something for everyone. Just a one hour flight or four-hour drive north of Toronto, here you will experience the balance of a supportive and challenging career environment and a comfortable and affordable lifestyle, right in the heart of Northern Ontario’s largest city.

Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative leader for the position of Manager, Financial Planning and Program Support to Lead HSN’s budget and forecasting processes, provide program support to Senior Leadership and oversee the support provided to programs throughout HSN. Lead the process for development of learning tools for all staff and develop program reporting and analysis tools. Participate on teams that will improve organizational readiness to perform efficiently in a patient-based funding environment.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, from an accredited university and a professional accounting designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA). Successful completion of Level 1 and Level II Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards Certification is also required.

We are looking for someone with a minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in an Accounting department within a health care environment. Candidates that possess Financial healthcare experience and training or recent experience with project management are preferred.

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

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 # 5638 by May 9, 2024, 2024 at 11:59 pm on the HSN Careers Website at https://careers.hsnsudbury.ca/.

KEY FUNCTION: 

Lead HSN’s budget and forecasting processes, provide program support to Senior Leadership and oversee the support provided to programs throughout HSN. Lead the process for development of learning tools for all staff and develop program reporting and analysis tools. Participate on teams that will improve organizational readiness to perform efficiently in a patient-based funding environment.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Director, Finance.

DUTIES:        

1. Oversee the monitoring of current financial status of HSN programs.
2. Provide financial support to senior leadership.
3. Lead and coordinate the annual budget and forecast processes (e.g. review related corporate budget strategies and forecasts, analyze submissions, and provide recommendations for revisions).
4. Develop tools and reports to assist all levels of management in data analysis, budgets and forecasting.
5. Assist in budget presentations to senior leadership and the Board; assist in the submission of the final budget to the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) via the completion of the Hospital Annual Planning Submission.
6. Act as a consultant in the development of business plans for new programs or services; review, provide advice and make recommendations as required.
7. Lead, supervise and coordinate the financial support process to all programs within Health Sciences North.
8. Ensure HSN is in compliance with the Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards; encourage and influence organizational compliance to the Ontario Health Care Reporting Standards (OHRS) and provide consultation and educational services to all levels of management to ensure quality financial data is used to inform and support decision making, internally and externally.
9. Ensure HSN operates in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal financial policies.
10. Investigate and/or respond to requests on issues that may have a financial impact to the organization and provide analysis, alternatives and recommendations.
11. Maintain current knowledge of the Ontario Case Costing standards and health system funding methodologies and make recommendations on improving data quality; work collaboratively with the patient costing team, HSN programs and medical staff to ensure continued improvement of patient costing data that is used to inform internal and external decision making.
12. 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 various other funding or governing agencies. 
13. Create and deliver education sessions and provide training to all levels of management and front line staff on matters relating to financial statement analysis, budget preparation, forecasting, OHRS, Patient Costing, and other financial requirements.
14. Demonstrate the effective use of the financial system to managers. 
15. Coach and mentor various levels of management and finance staff.
16. Review reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts.
17. Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
18. Manage human resources which include: recruitment, selection and training.
19. Guide, motivate, monitor and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance and make recommendations on disciplinary action as required.
20. Provide hospital wide, on-call coverage for problems and serious issues after hours and on weekends according to scheduled rotation.
21. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
22. Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
23. Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
24. Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
25. Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors; investigate report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as required on incidents.
26. 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.
27. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
28. Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required. 
29. Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, from an accredited university.
2. Professional accounting designation as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).
3. Successful completion of Level 1 and Level II Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards Certification is required.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in an Accounting department within a health care environment.
2. Financial healthcare experience is preferred.
3. Training or recent experience with project management is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of hospital reporting, statistical data, workload measurement systems and key performance indicators. 
2. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the Health System Funding Reform, Case Costing, Ontario Hospital Reporting Standards, the Ontario Cost Distribution Methodology, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
4. Demonstrated experience within complex Enterprise Resource Planning systems; ability to manage and optimize enterprise level planning, analytical and reporting systems.
5. Demonstrated superior technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to formulate recommendations.
6. Demonstrated excellent financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to manage routine correspondence, multiple tasks/projects, diversified workload rapidly changing priorities and challenging deadlines.
8. Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
9. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
10. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
11. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
12. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
13. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
14. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
15. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) is required. 
2. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
3. Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
4. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
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.
 

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