Finance Manager

Reporting to the Director of Finance and leading a team of analysts, the Finance Manager is responsible for all core accounting processes for our long-term care homes. Primary responsibilities include period end close, financial, management and government reporting. The Finance Manager will provide key financial leadership and support for various Business Partners, operations in the nursing homes and senior management.

This position will be located at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario and will have flexibility for both remote and in-office work based on our hybrid work model.

Accountabilities

Period End Close

• Coordinate, manage and analyze all accounting and operational functions related to period end close activities.
• Review and approve reconciliations and prepaid and accrual journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Manage and review business unit balance sheet accounts reconciliations.
• Assess current accounting operations, offer recommendations for improvement, and implement new processes.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting, creditor, regulatory requirements and escalate the potential reporting / accounting / operational impacts and associated issues.

Regulatory Reporting

• Oversee government/regulatory reporting, keeping informed of any changes, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Support internal and external auditors where required.

Leadership

• Collaborate, build, and maintain relationships with the Finance Operations team.
• Maintain industry knowledge and maintain co-operative relationships with internal and external partners.
• Leverage financial, business, and ERP knowledge to drive process improvements and create efficiencies for the team.
• Oversee execution of internal control framework for functional area, by continuously evaluating and testing internal controls as required, including identification of improvement opportunities
• Manage or contribute to special projects as required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience
• University degree and a CPA
• Prior experience within a large, decentralized multi-location financial operations in organization of similar scale and complexity.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 and experience with large ERP platforms
• Ability to deliver results and proactively add value across the organization while thriving in a matrix structure.
• Experience in health care sector and/or government regulated industries beneficial
• Committed to getting the job done with outstanding work ethic, in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas and financial information/concepts in simple business terms to all levels of management.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network 123 owned and operated long-term care homes, as well as our home health care operations serving more than 10,000 patients annually, we provide people with the care they need wherever they call home. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 22,000 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision for a future where everyone in Canada has access to the care and support they need to live their best lives.

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Extendicare and affiliated organizations including our partner homes in Extendicare Assist, accommodate the needs of job applicants throughout its recruitment and selection processes upon request.