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The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Manager, Finance and Comptroller, reporting to the Associate Director, Operations and Privacy Officer.
The Manager, Finance and Comptroller, manages the day-to-day operations of the Finance department and includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Accounting, Budgeting and Variance Analysis, and Payroll/Benefits Administration.
The successful candidate will complete duties including, but not limited to:
• Ensure timely processing of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Collaborate with the Procurement & Operations team to manage vendors.
• Ensure timely reimbursement of employee expenses.
• Review and approve weekly cheque runs and/or EFT requests.
• Manage cash including review and approval of weekly bank deposits, prepare cashflow schedules, complete monthly bank reconciliation with required journal entries, and maintain and enhance internal controls for cash handling.
• Manage the chart of accounts, prepare government remittances for HST and other withholding taxes; and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Review and evaluate current processes for efficiency, accuracy, and integrity to identify cost savings, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and educate others to increase financial awareness.
• Manage year end audits and prepare related financial statements for approval.
• Prepare financial reporting to various funding agencies and CRA and ensure internal reporting reconciles to the GL.
• Approve payroll and monthly analysis of the Payroll Clearing Account, develop and approve high level reporting to ensure data integrity, and enhance internal controls to include segregation of duties.
• Mentor staff to maintain a high-performance team and ensure optimum staffing and redundancy to meet the needs of the department.
• Develop the annual budget, collaborate with managers to prepare accurate forecasts, monitor variances, analyze funding needs, and provide guidance on resources allocation and cost management.
• Contribute to a positive work environment, working collaboratively with others, recognizing the strengths and contributions of others, and establishing positive and constructive internal and external working relationships.
• Create and maintain a positive and safe workplace culture and team environment.
• Assist the Associate Director, Operations and Privacy Officer where necessary.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $108,850.74 to $127,645.88 based on qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Active membership with CPA in good standing (Chartered Professional Accountant).
• 5 years’ experience in accounting, which includes a minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience. Public sector experience is an asset.
• Budget management, decision making, quality assurance and operational planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to exercise tact in relating to all levels of staff, external partners and the public.
• Excellent computer and analytical skills including advanced Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams required. Working in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Exercise discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• Ability to work independently while also motivating and directing a team.
• Skills and knowledge to work with an increasingly diverse population, has knowledge of health inequities.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational abilities and time management skills.
• Manage multiple priorities with highly developed problem-solving skills.
To apply to this position, select “Apply Now” and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by November 29, 2025. Please note new applicants will need to create an online account to apply via our career page https://www.healthunit.com/careers-and-students