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The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

Why Choose BCHS?

Centralized Education Fund - opportunities for continuing education and staff development.
Various schedules available (e.g. 4 on 5 off for full time nurses)
HOOPP Pension Plan
Predictable work locations
Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
Support 24/7 - you're not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health, and support staff).
Wellness matters - our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and support available to all employees.

Position Summary

The Manager, General Accounting, Payroll & Revenues is responsible for managing and overseeing the financial activities of the organization. The role includes managing the following corporate financial activities:

Reviewing financial statements and reports
Patient Revenues
Cash management
Payroll
Accounts payable and receivable
EMR Implementation for Payroll, Revenues and AR/AP

Primary Responsibilities

. Accountable for leadership of Junior Financial Analysts, Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable.
Ensure efficient workload amongst finance staff while leading and motivating team members.
Accountable for recruitment, orientation and integration of new staff.
Accountable to ensure staff have clear expectations of their role, provide performance development and management feedback and conduct timely formal performance meetings as per corporate policy.
Manage staff attendance, sick time, return to work, vacation, overtime, on call, etc. as per corporate policies and collective agreements.
Fosters a healthy working environment by creating a positive atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork in alignment with our mission, vision and values.
Builds positive and effective working relationships with staff, physicians, union partners, peers, etc.
Leads change initiatives which support department specific and/or corporate initiatives/performance metrics by engaging staff.
Builds and maintains a focused and cohesive team, based on the principles of trust, transparency and fairness with internal and with external partners and agencies.
Coordinates and leads in-house learning opportunities and new knowledge dissemination.
Manages the monthly financial close process, including the review of journal entries and reconciliations, balance sheet analytics and variance analysis for patient revenues, payroll and general finance.
Oversee the processing of vendor invoices, liaising with external accounts payable organization and ensuring timely disbursement of payment.
Manage the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance for general finance, payroll and accounts receivable.
Manages payroll workload to meet operational requirements.
Ensures payroll is accurate, timely manner and in compliance various provincial requirements.
Oversees and is accountable for compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements.
Prepares and oversees relevant weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports.
Creates and implements a process for internal payroll audits.
Supports all internal and external audits related to payroll, general finance and patient revenue.
Provides recommendation for process improvement and minimizes errors to the payroll team.
Oversee the revenue cycle for patient services, ensuring accurate billing and coding in line with provincial healthcare regulations.
Develop and improve processes to improve revenue generation.
Analyze patient revenue streams, identifying trends and opportunities to improve revenue generation.
Collaborate with clinical and administrative departments to optimize revenue from patient services.
Oversee the invoicing process for patient accounts, ensuring clarity and timeliness.
Monitor outstanding patient accounts and implement strategies to improve collection rates.
Ensure compliance with Ontario healthcare regulations and funding requirements related to patient billing.
Prepare detailed financial reports on patient revenue and accounts receivable performance.
Support audits by providing necessary documentation and insights specific to patient revenues.
Develop processes to enhance the patient experience during the billing and payment process.
Ensures programs and policies are effective in areas of responsibility and promotes internal controls.
Participate in annual external audit with respect to general finance, revenue and payroll.
Review and monitor departmental budget and implement corrective action as required.
Ensure appropriate investigation and documentation is completed (risk and solutions/mitigation).
Ensure staff training and compliance related to reporting of all incidents and/or near misses.
Accountable to clarify staff expectations under the OHSA, provide/document performance feedback related to safety and performance manage as required.
Ensure completion of regular workplace safety audits and implement corrective action as identified.
Ensure appropriate staff training is provided and compliance with mandatory training.
Investigates any incidents and implements corrective action as required.

Mandatory Qualifications

Undergraduate degree with a professional accounting designation (CPA).
3 to 5 years of team leadership experience, preferably in health care or not-for-profit environment.
Minimum 5 years proven experience in providing presentation ready materials for Senior Management or Board level discussions.
Hospital experience is preferred, particularly in the areas of finance, reporting, MIS, budgeting and controls.
Expertise in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook), with advanced Excel skills.
Meditech Hospital software experience is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and function in a changing and sometimes demanding work environment.
Independent thought leadership and able to work independently, make timely decisions and drive solutions forward under pressure.
Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and implement solutions at the management level.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work with all levels of employees and management.
People management and business partnership - able to identify and resolve issues to implement change and efficiency

Mandatory Competencies

Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and development of self and others.
Promotes team collaboration and committed to team development.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, decision making and time management skills.
Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

Accommodation

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.

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