WellFort is seeking a full-time Finance Manager!

Full -Time Permanent

WellFort’s Vision: A healthier community where everyone belongs. 
WellFort’s Mission: High quality, accessible care for all. 
WellFort’s Values: Client-Centred, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Diversity, Equity 

Requirements:

·  This is a hybrid position requiring at least two days per week in the Brampton office based on workload requirements that is subject to change based on operational needs.

General Responsibilities

The Finance Manager is responsible for tactically coordinating and supporting the management and administration of all financial and general accounting services for WellFort Community Health Services. This role will work in close alignment with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure a highly effective finance function across the organization and to support strategic growth and business development. With a focus on supporting people and process, the Finance Manager will oversee the effective co-ordination and execution of all daily activities of the Finance function and staff and the timely and accurate reporting and planning of the finances of WellFort. Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager participates in the successful leadership and management of the finance portfolio to support the organization’s Mission, Vision and Values.

Accountability

• The Finance Manager will report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Specific Responsibilities

Supervision and Departmental Management

• Provides empowering leadership to support a high functioning team including all finance and payroll functions as organizational needs dictate.
• Supervises staff, including scheduling oversight, timecard and vacation approvals, and employee performance evaluations.
• Builds and supports a culture of accountability and a strong reinforcement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion practices within the team.
• Develops strong financial acumen among department team and other key team members in the organization as a coach and mentor.
• Chairs monthly finance team meetings.
• Ensures day-to-day accounting operations provide accurate and timely financial information to leadership team.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Provides support and training to direct reports regarding cost allocations and coding of expenses.
• Reviews journal entries, accruals and adjustments. Posts journal entries to general ledger.
• Prepares monthly bank reconciliation. Reviews and approves HST/GST rebate applications.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements to identify opportunities for change, shift mindsets and behaviors to achieve necessary results.
• Monitors revenues and expenditures against budgets and funder allocations.
• Reviews monthly variance analysis and works collaboratively with internal partners to help solve issues/challenges.
• Reviews balance sheet accounts monthly and recommends adjustments/write offs.
• Prepares monthly revenue reconciliation to funder agreements.
• Supports budget holders in understanding financial results and spending restrictions.
• Reviews and approves bank transactions/payments through CIBC portal.
• Ensures finance policies and procedures are up-to-date, regularly reviewed in accordance with policy and are consistently followed.
• Supports and prepares strategic and program planning financial analysis as requested

 Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assists CFO in preparing annual operating budget and multi-year budgets for new funding and tracks performance against targets.
• Assists CFO in preparing forecasts (after Q2 and Q3 results).
• Assists CFO with operationalizing strategic goals.

External Reporting and Funder Compliance

• Tracks and reports restricted and unrestricted funding.
• Prepares financial reports for funders, including Ontario Health, Ministry of Health and others
• Ensures spending compliance and cost-sharing requirements with funder agreements and policies/directives.
• Ensures completion and timely submission of all tax reporting, corporation filings and and ensures WellFort is always in compliance with legislative requirements.

Audit support and Internal Controls

• Prepares year-end audit working papers, schedules, and samples as required by audit team.
• Ensures finance policies are adhered to and recommends policy and process improvements.

 
Other Duties

• Ad hoc reporting and project work to support decision making for CEO, CFO and other members of the senior leadership team.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Contribution to team and centre activities

• Establishes departmental objectives, priorities and workplans which are aligned with WellFort’s organizational objectives.
• Participates in staff meetings and on interdepartmental teams. 
• Attends and participates in leadership team meetings.
• Communicates clearly, listens actively, is open to feedback, handles conflict appropriately, and displays sensitivity toward others. 
• Collaborates well with others, promotes co-operation, teamwork and WellFort culture. 
• Participates in WellFort’s commitment to becoming discrimination-free and an inclusive health centre that strives to ensure that programs and services are as accessible as possible. 
• Maintains the reputation and confidentiality of WellFort and its clients at all times. 
• Works in a manner that respects and values the diversity of communities and individuals. 
• Works in a manner that reflects WellFort’s mission, values, and service delivery approach. 
• Adheres to all applicable WellFort policies and procedures. 
• Develops and maintains a flexible work schedule that accommodates the needs of the clients, community and WellFort. 

Qualifications, Experiences & Skills

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• CPA designation or close to completion is required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting and finance required.
• 2+ years in a not-for-profit, healthcare, or public sector environment required.
• Hands-on experience with financial reporting & variance analysis, budgets and forecasts, and general ledger account maintenance.
• Supervision or leadership experience considered an asset.
• Experience with Ontario Health and Ministry of Health funding and OHRS Guidelines and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Great Plains, FRxReporter, and ADP WorkforceNow.
• Advanced excel skills (v-lookup, pivot tables, data validation).
• Experience with payroll legislation, benefit administration and HOOPP is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where there are multiple, changing  priorities.

Hiring Wage Range: $82,014 - $112,914 (consideration of experience)

APPLY 

Requests for accommodation due to disability can be made at any stage in the recruitment process. 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to participate in WellFort’s commitment to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free health centre and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. We encourage applications from individuals who can identify with the diverse communities we serve and invite these candidates to voluntarily share their relevant identities as part of their application. 

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies.  

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT 

As a condition of employment, new WellFort staff must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy unless they have received an exemption from vaccination under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Proof of vaccination status will be required before the first day of work or, proof of religious or medical exemption, if or where applicable. 

 As part of WellFort’s hiring process, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our human recruitment team.