Finlandia Village is dedicated to serving mature adults by providing affordable, high quality, comfortable, and secure living accommodations, along with opportunities for social, spiritual, cultural and recreational interaction within an independent, caring community. Position Summary The Controller provides person centered care to residents to promote the comfort, safety, and quality of life of the residents of Finlandia Nursing Home/Finlandia Village. The position is responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for planning, directing, and providing overall supervision of all matters relating to Finances and Information Technology and the activities of Accounting and Information Technology Staff. Some Key Responsibilities Maintains the financial records and accounts for the Sudbury Finnish Rest Home Society and its subsidiary companies (i.e. Finlandia Nursing- Home, Finlandia Care Services) Supervises the accounts payable, accounts receivable, resident trust, general ledger and payroll services for Finlandia Hires, trains and motivates staff Conducts performance appraisals and salary reviews Prepares financial statements, subsidy claims, funding proposals, investment options and other banking/accounting services Prepares year-end financial statements and government reporting requirements. (i.e. Annual Reconciliation Report, Annual Information Return, MIS trial balance submission, other reports as required) Approves all cheque runs, cash deposits and payroll deposits Recommends and implements changes regarding procedures for equipment and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness Responds to public enquiries, complaints, requests and concerns regarding accounting issues Prepares annual budgets for all projects Deals with financial labour relations issues as they arise with various unions Participates in collective bargaining for the renewal of Collective Agreements Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Tenant Protection Act, Social Housing Reform Act, Long Term Care Homes Act and Long-Term Care Facilities Program Manual Develops and maintains knowledge of Provincial and Federal operating agreements and housing leases. Prepares reporting and statistical information required by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, North East Local Health Integration Network and City of Greater Sudbury-Housing Services Develops and maintains a working knowledge of Life Lease Agreement for Rivitalo Townhouses Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of the Finlandia Village Health and Safety Manual and associated Provincial Legislation Develops and maintains a thorough working knowledge of Finlandia''s Resident Safety Policies Performs other related duties as required Qualifications Diploma or Degree in a related discipline (e.g.: Business, Commerce) from a recognized Community College or University with Canadian accreditation and an accounting designation such as CPA Finnish speaking skill is considered an asset An acceptable Police Vulnerable Sector Check verified within the past six months 2-step TB test within the past six months Experience Three (3) years of related experience Knowledge Applicable legislation and related regulations Best practices within areas of responsibility Microcomputer software applications (i.e.: word processing, spreadsheet applications, computerized accounting, etc.) and computerized administrative systems Working knowledge of Dynamics Great Plains considered as asset Personal Suitability Interpersonal skills Physical Demands Minimal If you are interested in joining a well-respected organization with a strong tradition of building meaningful, mutually rewarding relationships with our residents, employees, and the community we serve, we encourage you to apply. Please submit one combined document that includes your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how your skills and experience align with the role. At Finlandia Village, we are committed to inclusivity, diversity, equality, and accessibility. Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, and persons of colour, members of the LGBTQ2IA+ community, and others. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the selection process. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. This job posting is for a current existing vacancy. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $67.71-$73.24 per hour Benefits: Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Work Location: In person
Job Title
Financial Controller