Vice President, Finance

Job title: Vice President, Finance

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Job description: Join GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions® today and become part of an organization that istransforming the way Canadian’s experience benefits.

Our mission is simple;We develop and deliver the most cost-effective employee benefits solutions to Canadian businesses.

GroupHEALTH is accelerating – and you provide the fuel.

The VP Finance will support the CFO and Finance Team with the execution of strategy and control for the GroupHEALTH Family of Companies (GHFoC).

The VP Finance will lead the Finance Team and oversee and direct the accounting, financial reporting, tax and treasury functions for the Company and ensure that internal and external reporting requirements are met with high quality, reliability and accurate information.

This position has extensive interaction with all levels of the organization and is responsible for delivering value-added business analysis and meaningful financial/operational reports that lead to insightful, accurate business decision making.

Outcomes

Within 30 days:

• Conduct one-on-one meetings with each Finance Team Leader to gain a basic understanding of each team’s function and responsibilities.
• Train and become proficient using GP and Jet Reports
• Learn the financial reporting process including the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of the main accounting functions and trust functions of all operating companies within the GHFoC
• Coordinate and lead Finance Team meetings and scrums
• Complete the first of 4 CEBS E-Learning Modules to become more familiar with the Group Benefits industry
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with each department leader and each entity leader to gain a basic understanding of each department/entity’s function, structure, and responsibilities.

Within 60 days:

• Complete the second of 4 CEBS E-Learning Modules

Within 90 days:

• Complete Finance Team quarterly objectives reviews
• Complete the third of 4 CEBS E-Learning Modules
• Obtain an understanding of the accounting functions and reporting requirements for the Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT)

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of monthly internal financial reporting
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A under IFRS, ensuring quality, timeliness and accuracy for review by Senior Management and the Board of Directors
• Plan and direct financial and operational budget and forecast processes for short-term and long-term decision-making
• Lead the development and reporting of business and financial scorecards to monitor business performance, support effective decision-making and enhance the culture of accountability throughout the organization
• Manage, review and resolve all complex accounting issues
• Oversee financial statement and compliance audits, ensuring timely audit completion
• Support the development, implementation and achievement of Finance strategic goals and objectives, and ensure these are aligned with the overall business strategic plan and initiatives
• Support cross functional/departmental initiatives and projects from planning, through to implementation as required
• Ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met
• Continually seek opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness of processes, procedures and systems that will enhance the quality of work and service provided by all Finance team members
• Assist the CFO in execution and maintenance of the following areas:

• ERP system implementation
• Finance Team talent review and development
• Business process improvements
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Ad hoc projects and analysis, as required

Additional Competencies to Consider:

• IFRS knowledge and practical experience
• Public practice experience
• Advanced computer skills (especially advanced EXCEL skills)
• People management experience is a must
• Strong attention to detail
• An open and articulate communicator with strong analysis and leadership skills
• Superior organizational skills
• ERP system implementation experience

Education & Experience

This role requires a professional accounting designation (CPA) and 10+ years’ experience in progressively senior finance and accounting roles with experience leading teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in both public practice and private industry.

In addition, the incumbent must have proven abilities in business communications, have a hands-on and pragmatic management style, be a strong leader to the finance teams. Due to the fast paced environment and different levels of activity in the GHFoC, the ability to prioritize tasks and be highly organized to ensure work is being completed within the set timelines is very important.

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About GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions

In every industry there is a company that thinks, and does things, differently. In employee group benefits, GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions® is that company. Innovative and customer-focused, we…

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Location: Surrey, BC

Job date: Mon, 24 May 2021 02:10:06 GMT