Controller Full Time Contract (18 Months)

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Position Summary 18 month maternity leave contract starting July 2023

• Ensure timely completion of account reconciliations.
• Development and maintenance of accounting and financial policies and procedures.
• Development and maintenance of internal controls.
• Maintain compliance with MIS Standards, including incorporating updates to MIS reporting requirements in accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Coordinate year-end procedures to ensure completion of financial reports and the audit within expected time frames.
• Accounting for cash and investment balances.
• Maintain appropriate cash and investment positions and preparation of cash flow projections.
• Maintain systems and processes for recording, reporting, collection and remittance of commodity taxes and payroll withholdings in compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations.
• Implement and maintain accounting and payroll related software and software interfaces with other modules.
• Ensure accounting processes support the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise support staff providing motivation, guidance and training. Evaluate work performance and initiate appropriate action.
• Effective management of the accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and cash management functions.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Qualifications & Skills

• Accounting Designation
• Minimum two years Hospital based financial experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Minimum five years financial management experience
• Excellent leadership and change management skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Finance (MBA preferred)
• Advanced technical abilities
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge and experience in the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of accounting software and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace that is free from violence and harassment. We provide reasonable accommodation during recruitment and selection to support an equitable process.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities, racialized groups, persons with disabilities, and women to apply. Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI).

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.