Manager, Capital Accounting and Financing Services - New Westminster, Canada - Fraser Health

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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.