805 - CS - Finance - Comptroller

355 Wellington St, London, ON N6A, Canada Req #578

The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Comptroller, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. The Comptroller manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance department and includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Accounting, and Payroll/Benefits.

The successful candidate will complete duties including, but not limited to:

• Ensure timely processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Collaborate with the Procurement & Operations team to manage vendors.
• Ensure timely reimbursement of employee expenses.
• Review and approve weekly cheque runs and/or EFT requests.
• Manage cash including review and approval of weekly bank deposits; prepare cashflow schedules; complete monthly bank reconciliation with required journal entries; maintain and enhance internal controls for cash handling.
• Manage the chart of accounts; prepare government remittances for HST and other withholding taxes; reconcile balance sheet accounts quarterly; educate others to increase financial awareness.
• Review and evaluate current processes for efficiency, accuracy, and integrity to identify cost savings and ensure timely and accurate reporting; maintain & enhance relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage year end audits and prepare related financial statements for approval.
• Prepare financial reporting to various funding agencies and CRA; ensure internal reporting reconciles to the GL.
• Approve payroll and monthly analysis of the Payroll Clearing Account; develop and approve high level reporting to ensure data integrity, enhance internal controls to include segregation of duties and ensure redundancy for this critical role.
• Mentor staff to maintain a high-performance team while encouraging staff to partner with operations to improve understanding and working relationships; ensure optimum staffing to meet the needs of the department.
• Assist with forecasting and budgeting to include summarizing various revenue streams for reporting & budgeting; maintain and update FTE records; analyze actual vs forecast vs budget; partner with Managers to ensure their understanding of financial results and build monthly forecast.
• Assist the Chief Financial Officer where necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active membership with CPA in good standing (Chartered Professional Accountant).
• 5 years’ experience in accounting of which includes a minimum of 2 years leadership experience. Public sector experience is an asset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to exercise tact in relating to all levels of staff, external partners and the general public.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills including advanced Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams required. Working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Manage multiple priorities with highly developed problem-solving skills.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $94,639 to $111,340 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by June 17 , 2024 . Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

Please see www.healthunit.com for further information about our programs and services. To apply to this position, please submit all applications electronically via our Career Opportunities page.

• 355 Wellington St, London, ON N6A, Canada