Manager, Payroll and Accounts Payable

**Position**:Manager (Payroll and Accounts Payable)
- *This is a net new position _

**Department**:Finance

**Position Status**:Full-Time

**Union**:Non-Union

**Number of Positions**:1

**HOURS OF WORK**:
**WHY WORK FOR US**:
Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a state-of-the-art regional hospital with a proud local history extending back over a century. With a capacity of 494 beds, our regional hospital has one of the busiest Emergency Department in Ontario and offers an extensive range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, and vascular surgery.

We wouldn't be the hospital we are today without the people and nothing is more important to us then our team of dedicated employees. At PRHC, we pride ourselves on creating and maintaining an environment where people are valued, recognized, and treated with respect.

We believe that the best way to support our patients is through our people. We do this by providing our employees with competitive and comprehensive benefit plans, a pension program with matching employer contribution, professional development opportunities, employee and family assistance program, health and wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, annual wellness fair, travel discounts) and a learning fund for educational development. Exploring new positions, programs, or development initiatives is encouraged as it contributes to your personal and professional growth. PRHC supports and encourages you to pursue whatever path you choose.

**WHAT YOU’LL DO**:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager of Finance (Payroll and Accounts Payable) works in close collaboration with the other Managers of Finance, as the chief accountants within the organization. The Manager (PR & AP) is responsible for ensuring that both the Hospital’s internal and external financial reporting is accurate and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Management Information Systems (MIS).

As a member of the Finance team, the Manager provides strategic direction and maintains responsive, quality financial and accounting functions. This position has an in-depth understanding and knowledge in finance and payroll as well as broader industry and economic knowledge. A proactive approach to continuously improve and address financial issues and opportunities for a dynamic health care facility is required. The Manager is a strategic thinker with ability to see beyond the numbers, with an innovative style and demonstrated solid business judgment.

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**:

- Professional Accounting Designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- Undergraduate degree in Finance or equivalent
- 5 to 10 years of previous finance and/or accounting leadership experience
- Up to 10 years progressive finance leadership experience preferred
- Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) preferred
- Expertise in Payroll
- Extensive knowledge of financial reporting, GAAP and PSAS Experience in managing an accounting department
- Well-rounded business and finance background to compliment a strong financial/accounting technical background
- Expertise in reporting, control, analysis, systems, planning with a commitment to constantly improving services
- Experience in a hospital setting or similar health care organization preferred
- Knowledge of hospital operation and hospital funding formula and reporting requirements
- Knowledge and experience with Ontario Health Care Reporting (OHRS)

**WHO YOU ARE**:

- Ability to engage stakeholders, understand business objectives/requirements, develop performance measures and design reports and analytical tools tailored towards stakeholder and organizational needs to establish trends and help draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to stay knowledgeable about, research and reach well-reasoned conclusions on funding methodologies and technical accounting issues.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent working knowledge of financial systems, as well as proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint). Experience with Infinium and Meditech would be an asset.
- Strong human resources management skills.
- Strategic thinking and leadership experience with an emphasis on relationship management and communication at all levels within an organization. Facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines, create cohesive teams, and respond quickly to management requests.
- Proven ability to perform under pressure and stress and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, including written, verbal and presentation skills.
- Approachable, friendly and easy to talk to/work with
- Leadership presence

**OUR COMMITMENT**:
At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because