FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNER / PARTENAIRE FINANCES
About The Position
At Healthcare Excellence Canada (HEC), we believe great things happen when purpose meets passion. Our bright, determined, and enthusiastic team is on a mission to shape a future where everyone in Canada has safe and high-quality healthcare. We balance high performance with joy at work. We show up as our best selves because we know that’s how we make a real difference. When you join HEC, you’re joining a team that collaborates with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across the country to turn proven innovations into lasting improvements in care. Together, we spread innovation, build capability, and catalyze policy change to make healthcare better for all Canadians. If you’re inspired by impact, energized by teamwork, and ready to help transform Canada’s healthcare system, apply to the position below and join HEC!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, commerce, finance, business administration or a related field; or equivalent education and/or work experience is required.
- Sound working knowledge of management accounting practices, GAAP, and financial reporting requirements and sound understanding of internal controls and financial work processes required.
- Minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in finance and accounting, preferably in a healthcare or not-for-profit (NFP) organization.
- Demonstrated experience using AI or automation tools (including Microsoft Copilot or similar platforms) to improve efficiency, data quality and reporting.
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks Pro, GP Dynamics) is required.
- Advanced computer software skills in Microsoft office suite and virtual environment required.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to, or experience supporting, the implementation of finance systems is considered an asset.
- Experience with payroll is considered an asset to support compensation budgeting.
Responsibilities
- Ensures overall quality, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information.
- Builds effective, collaborative relationships with program staff and management to provide professional assistance with budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, and other relevant finance issues.
- Maintains computerized financial systems including general ledgers and reports, supporting monthly forecast/variance reporting for the organization’s programs, collecting statistical and financial data, and preparing journal entries resulting in monthly, quarterly, and year-end information and reports.
- Collects, analyzes, and reports on information in a meaningful manner to assist in the preparation of the annual program of work, participates in process design, changes and maintenance of internal controls and assists in the documentation of financial procedures and processes.
- Performs financial reporting and analysis to support internal and external reporting requirements, including reporting requirements associated with the organization’s funder(s), including investigating, and reporting on significant budgetary variances and identifying any remedial action to be taken.
- Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance reporting through automated checks and improved analytical insight.
- Support process optimization by streamlining workflows, reducing manual effort and improving cycle time through the effective use of AI-enabled tools.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with a bilingual bonus (if applicable)
- Full access to our comprehensive benefits package on the 1st day of employment
- Flexible work options including onsite, hybrid, or fully remote and flexible hours of work
- Holiday break closure in December between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Generous vacation and personal leave plans
- A defined benefit pension plan with the CAAT Pension Plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Employee Wellness Allowance
- Remote Work/Parking/Transit Allowance
- Paid professional association fees
- Educational and development opportunities
- On site (Ottawa) gym and complimentary coffee/tea
- Social activities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
