Financial Services Officer B – Research, Finance

Job title: Financial Services Officer B – Research, Finance

Job description: Req ID: 111817
Location: Provincial Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance – QEII
Company: NSHA
Department: FI Research & Continuing Care
Type of Employment: Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 18-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The Research Financial Services Officer (FSO) position reports to the Manager, Research, and Restricted & Continuing Care. The position is responsible for carrying out assigned financial functions supporting Research Services. The FSO acts as the primary financial services contact for designated client group (s). Responsible for the daily operation and authorization of account activity for over 1,500 accounts, ensuring compliance within the context of the funding agency, NSHA and affiliated institutions policies/guidelines. Monitors & reconciles accounts per budget and funder requirements, reconciles transactions, processes revisions and reallocations in general ledger.

The FSO exhibits sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Mission, Vision and Strategic Directions and incorporates into daily practice the Core Competencies and Values of the organization.

Provides financial support including, but not limited to the following:

• The FSO reconciles vendor invoices, liaising with appropriate clients to resolve discrepancies

• Coordinates accounts receivable and accounts payable for institutional departments as it relates to research activity

• Responsible for providing financial education for clients and ensuring clients are aware of requirements under NSHA policy

and funder/agencies

• Disseminates policies, procedures, and best practices related to financial management

• Reviews incoming correspondence, determines the nature and urgency of issues(s) and identifies required actions

• Open/Close new research & restricted cost centers

• Complete ad hoc report requests from within finance & researchers

• Review month end activity & year end results

• Assist with quarterly & annual reporting requirements for restricted grant accounts

• Responds to enquiries from DHW and other external providers relating to financial information for specific business units

by developing and utilizing spreadsheets and other media.

• Promotes and maintains professional working relationships within and outside NSHA, with other healthcare personnel and

clients

• Holds in confidence all matters pertaining to staff, residents, patients, clients and their families and information relating to

the business of the organization

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus post-secondary accounting diploma or equivalent

• Minimum Three (3) years’ experience in accounting or finance related healthcare

• Experience working in a healthcare setting and knowledge of MIS guidelines
• Excellent collaboration, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (listening, written and verbal), with the ability to communicate

professionally with all levels of staff and the public demonstrating a high degree of tact, judgment and confidentiality when

dealing with staff and clientele.

• Experience in engaging, mentoring and empowering teams and stakeholders in a collaborative, participative manner to

respond to the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the organization

• Superior organizational, critical thinking and sound decision-making skills, necessary to provide financial support/analysis

on a wide variety of complex issues.

• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure with a high level of accuracy and

attention to detail.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly state such equivalencies in their cover letter, resume, or application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

• Long-assignment, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

• Approximate start date of June 01, 2021 and an expected end date of September 30, 2022 (Approx. 15 months)

• Dates are subject to change

Salary Information

$28.3460 – $33.0800 hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

Successful external applicants will be required to submit the below documents and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment. Additional documentation such as banking & proof of identity will be included in your offer letter.

• Criminal Record Check
• Proof of education & training certifications
• Proof of any additional required qualification
• Valid registration with the relevant licensing body
• Submission of immunization record along with health assessment documentation
• Proof of SIN number

Hiring Process will depend on the timeliness of delivering the above. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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Job date: Wed, 12 May 2021 23:01:08 GMT