Financial Assistant

The Department of Medicine (DoM) is the largest clinical/academic department at Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine and the largest clinical and academic health care entity in Atlantic Canada. We are a vibrant department, and our vision is to be respected for our culture of collaboration and commitment to the health of our communities. We seek to advance patient care by fostering excellence in research and education. We have 14 divisions of specialty physicians in our clinical/academic funding plan with over 175 physician full-time equivalents and over 220 physicians.

Job Information and Responsibilities - under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer the Financial Assistant will:

· Maintain the physician complement details and reporting for the DoM, including physician FTE's, billing targets, remuneration and position profile specifics.

· Develop and maintain billing targets for physicians, with an understanding of the departmental clinical activities and the associated fee codes.

· Use analytical tools to aid in measuring and analyzing performance and workload.

· Responsible for aspects of our deliverables reporting to our stakeholders, which includes the Department of Health and Wellness, Nova Scotia Health, and Dalhousie University

· Work with data team to gather, and report performance metrics including individual, divisional, and departmental scorecards for clinical, research, education, and administrative activities.

· Support finance office duties and responsibilities as needed, this could include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, etc.

· Have a strong customer service focus while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

· Be proactive, innovative and develop a reputation for responsiveness.

· Treat individuals fairly and with respect.

· Act as a continuous improvement champion.

Experience and Education Requirements - to be the successful Financial Assistant you will have:

- Undergraduate degree in Commerce or Business Administration, one (1) to (3) years general financial management experience.

- Above average interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.

- Strong organizational skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and advanced skills in Excel.

- Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and present data for effective evidence-based decision-making.

- Willing to progressively acquire new skills and assume increasing levels of responsibility.

- Proven organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

- Experience in project coordination and successfully meeting deadlines.

- Individuals interested in pursuing their Chartered Professional Accounting designation are welcome.

Salary and Benefits: Full-time job: Monday to Friday (35 hours per week). The employer is Acadom Ltd.

Competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package. Work location is Halifax, NS B3H2Y9.

Qualified candidates should submit their resume and cover letter as their application by Friday February 14, 2025.

The Department of Medicine is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. Equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Late applications may not receive consideration. We appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.