Position Summary

Are you interested in an opportunity to grow professionally within a positive and progressive culture? Northern Health is seeking a champion with leadership experience to join our Finance department

The Lead, Finance and Treasury is responsible for assisting in providing leadership within the General Ledger department, a team of specialist technicians, coordinating the financial/management reporting functions (internally and externally), and General Ledger and Accounting within a complex organizational framework. Other key responsibilities include providing technical expertise and guidance to the Regional Manager, Financial Reporting & Treasury Services (Regional Manager). The Lead, Finance and Treasury ensures all financial transactions have been reflected appropriately and completely in the financial statements and coordinates activities of staff engaged in these functions to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness; this includes setting processing priorities, deadlines and evaluating required journal entries. The Lead, Finance and Treasury makes decisions, or provides input, and makes recommendations to the Regional Manager on financial issues as they relate to the policies and operating procedures of Northern Health (NH). The Lead, Finance and Treasury assists in the development of appropriate internal control systems and financial processes to ensure compliance with established guidelines, such as the CICA Handbook, MIS guidelines, etc., and implementing changes as required.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting plus five (5) years of recent, related experience in accounting in a large organization or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience working in a medical or health care environment an asset.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated ability to manage, plan, problem-solve, organize, and monitor.
• Ability to organize and complete work assignments within deadlines.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to groups.
• Ability to work independently.
• Sound understanding of financial management and reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure in a highly dynamic environment subject to continuous change.
• Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computerized financial systems.
• Excellent knowledge of complex computerized systems.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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