DIRECTOR, CORPORATE ACCOUNTING AND CONTROL

Location – Windsor, Ontario or Toronto, Ontario

Green Shield Canada is not your traditional benefits provider. We’re different, and that’s a good thing. As Canada’s only national not-for-profit health and dental benefits specialist, our reason for being is to create innovative solutions that improve access to better health. Committed to providing effective cost containment strategies, advanced technology and exceptional customer service, we manage and administer benefit plan programs for 1.4 million plan members nation-wide.

GSC is an Employer of Choice – one that respects its employees, provides an excellent working environment, and offers challenges and career growth. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE:

  • Take personal responsibility for the preparation and accuracy of monthly and quarterly reports for the senior leadership team and Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Work closely with the CFO to prepare audit committee packages and attend all audit committee meetings.
  • Identify strategic opportunities to improve the operating performance and make recommendations to senior management.
  • Direct the preparation and delivery of timely and accurate monthly, quarter-end and year-end financial statements and related regulatory filings.
  • Coordinate the external audit of the financial statements and notes.
  • Oversee the treasury function to ensure effective cash management.
  • Work closely with the CFO to review and recommend Investment Management strategies.
  • Provide accurate and timely investment accounting information and perform appropriate reconciliation and control procedures to safeguard the organizations corporate investments.
  • Prepare and review statutory filings and rating agency reporting.
  • Manage corporate compliance activities ensuring that all legislative and regulatory requirements are complete; monitor the legislative and regulatory environment on a continuous basis for any changes which may impact the organization.
  • For all new ventures, act as the Finance Department expert to ensure all aspects of corporate governance and compliance are considered, implemented and maintained.
  • Contribute to the achievement of corporate objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.
  • Establish, implement and monitor any development of accounting systems, policies & procedures and internal controls.
  • Liaise with the planning group to support the annual corporate planning process.
  • Lead the team while embracing Green Shield Canada’s Mission, Vision, Values, as well as the Leadership Model.
  • Mentor, coach and facilitate professional training and development for the Finance team.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE:

  • A results-oriented and highly credible individual who likely offers at least 15 years of relevant experience including corporate accounting, reporting and compliance.
  • Post-Secondary degree or diploma combined with a CA, CMA or CGA is required.
  • Experience developing Board level reports and Audit Committee packages.
  • Brings a big-picture perspective with a keen attention to critical detail.
  • Innovative thinker and problem solver; – the ability to see how all the pieces fit together and contribute to the achievement of broader organizational objectives; strong business acumen and judgment.
  • A proactive self-starter with a record of accomplishment leading, managing and adding value by introducing best practices to enhance the effectiveness of accounting and reporting processes in order for the business to better meet its evolving needs.
  • Ability to “roll up the sleeves” and get involved at a detailed level in order to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting and accounting matters.
  • Demonstrated success in the coaching, development and overall leadership of a committed, well-aligned team that delivers results; intrinsic collaborative approach; we all win or lose together.
  • Superb interpersonal skills including the ability to build positive and productive relationships with diverse groups of people; a drive for results tempered with an appreciation for organizational structures and processes; thrives in a collaborative and challenging team environment.
  • Highly developed planning, organizing and negotiating skills; can manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills; confident, credible and personable.
  • Professional with a strong and responsive service orientation; self-confident with ego in check.
  • Strong personal integrity and work ethic; takes responsibility; likes to be held accountable for results.
  • Embodies the corporate values of Green Shield Canada.
  • Technical knowledge of pension accounting and/or investment accounting would be an asset.
  • Willingness to be based in Windsor is preferred; if not, regular travel between Windsor and Toronto will be required.

Please apply in confidence to Human Resources at humanresource@greenshield.ca by February 29, 2012.

The Human Resources Team reviews all applications in relation to available opportunities and contacts persons whose skills and experience match these opportunities. Persons submitting a resume to Green Shield Canada are deemed to consent to the use of their application, and all information contained therein, in relation to recruitment and employment related activities.