Job Description

POSITION SUMMARYAs the Accounting Manager, you will be a key contributor in the Finance team of SE Health. You will be managing direct reports in the roles of accounts payable, banking, and general accounting. You will be doing hands-on processing including analyzing financial data and presenting to senior management to support effective financial decision-making across the organization.This is a hybrid role where you are required to attend at our head office in Markham (90 Allstate Pkwy, Markham, ON L3R 6H3) a minimum of two days a week.RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on overseeing the month-end close process.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements for the largest entity within the group.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting-related business support, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Triage and prioritize business requests, ensuring timely assignment and resolution by the team.
• Manage a team of Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) coordinators, providing ongoing support, training, and mentorship.
• Oversee the review and approval of payments (cheques, EFTs, wires, etc.) across all SE entities, ensuring accuracy and adherence to SE standards.
• Review work prepared by professional financial accountants and analysts on an as-needed basis.
• Contribute to accurate financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders in various capacities.
• Support year-end close activities and assist with external audits.
• Maintain ownership of the accounting system, including oversight of maintenance, upgrades, and conversions.
• Ensure that processes operate effectively within a robust control environment and comply with established accounting procedures and policies.
• Assist in the development of annual plans, budgets, and forecasts, and facilitate their integration into accounting software.
• Identify and resolve issues by collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
• Other projects on as as-needed basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven managerial experience, with a strong teamwork orientation and hands-on, proactive management style.
• In-depth knowledge of the full accounting cycle and Canadian accounting principles is essential; experience with NPOs and charity reporting is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with regular interaction with senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, with the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
• Collaborative team player, capable of working closely with multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains and MicroStrategy as a BI reporting tool is preferred.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt and provide solutions as business needs evolve

This role is a 24 months contract with a potential to be a permanent position. The role is eligible for benefits and vacationABOUT US:At SE, we love what we do. Every day, we bring hope and happiness to clients, homes, and communities across Canada. We treat each person with dignity and love, like our own family; we build empathy; and we do the right thing. We are always inspired to make a difference. As a not-for-profit social enterprise, we share knowledge, provide the best care, and help each client to realize their most meaningful goals for health and wellbeing. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, and work life balance. We\xe2\x80\x99re a great place to work, and we hope you\xe2\x80\x99ll join our team.In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and greater good of public health, SE Health requires those that wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means a person has received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and it has been 14 days since the last dose.SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you feel you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please do not hesitate to contact Talent Acquisition Team at at your earliest convenience.

Saint Elizabeth Health Care