Team Lead Financial Services, Payables and Billings - Halifax, Canada - IWK Health Centre

IWK Health Centre

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

4 days ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company :

IWK Health**:

Req ID:143034

Department/Program:
Billings & Payables Team Lead, Financial Services

Location:
Halifax

Type of Employment:
Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)

Start Date:

ASAP

Union Status:
Non-union, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit

Compensation:
$33.0821**:

- **$ /hour

Closing Date:
January 24, 2023 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)

IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region.

We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across Nova Scotia. People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other's talent and celebrate our successes.

We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our values, and enjoy access to enhanced benefits and wellness programs.

We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.

The Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Transactions & Treasury the Team Lead Payables, Billings and Reconciliations (Team Lead) assists in the oversight of the corporate transactions and treasury functions of the Financial Services and Treasury Department.

IWK Health has total centre-wide expenditures and revenues exceeding $300 million, including operating, provincial programs, research, innovation and restricted funds.

This position assists in developing procedures for the operational management of staff resources in the areas of accounts payable, billings/collections, payroll services, banking/treasury functions and internal controls.

This position is also responsible for the preparation and analysis of various balance sheet and other reconciliations as it relates to accounts payable, billings/collections and payroll services.

The Team Lead assists with the timely and efficient payment of vendor invoices and staff reimbursements by ensuring payments meet all policy requirements.

The Team Lead maintains a close relationship with IWK Health's financial institution to ensure IWK Health is always using the most effective banking technologies.

The Team Lead has oversight of the petty cash program to ensure effectiveness within a strong control environment.

The Team Lead assists in the oversight of the revenue process and all inpatient, outpatient and client revenue enhancements with a goal of maximization of supplemental revenue, reduction of bad debt expenditures and enhancement of the patient experience.

The Team Lead assists in ensuring that the allowance for doubtful accounts, and all other receivables reconciliations, are accurate and properly valued.

The Team Lead works in conjunction with the Manager and the entire team in identifying improvements in current practices in to enhance internal controls and increase efficiencies.

The Team Lead ensures exceptional service delivery is provided to its internal and external clients.

The Team Lead maintains close relationships with the other areas of the Financial Services & Treasury Department, Supplies & Distribution, Facilities & Energy Management Services, Admitting/Registration and CWSResearch Services and Human Resources.

Hours of Work:

37.5 hours/week; Monday to Friday; 8:00am to 4:00pm

This is a hybrid position - work from home and in office (when needed)

Your Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration / Commerce or equivalent required. Equivalent combination of education, certification, and related experience may be considered
Holds a Chartered Professional Accountant designation (CPA), or completed the Common Final Exam (CFE) and are working towards the experience, required
Minimum five (5) years' experience in financial administration required
Minimum two (2) years' leadership experience required, preferably in a financial services environment
An equivalent combination of education, certification and related experience may be considered
Experience in a healthcare / clinical setting is considered an asset
Indepth understanding and knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS)
Knowledge of financial accounting and computing (such as SAP and MEDITECH) system required
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong presentation skills
Effective research and analytical thinking skills
Demonstrated Leadership skills
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to execute through effective delegation, motivation and oversight considered an asset
Sound judgement, and sufficient diplomacy to support the FCEC team and leadership across IWK Healt