City : Burnaby

Category : Accounting

Industry : Insurance

Employer : Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. Together with our subsidiary BC Life, we provide health, dental, life, disability and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our Pacific Blue Cross Health Foundation, we also provide funding to community organizations with a focus on alleviating mental illness and chronic disease. We're interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who will take advantage of every opportunity to build a career with us.

Pacific Blue Cross offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, fitness programs, and an onsite gym and cafeteria. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

If you are committed to improving the health and well-being of British Columbians, we are currently recruiting for a permanent Controller to join our Finance team. The role will be working hybrid from our head office in Burnaby, BC.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Investment Officer, the Controller leads and manages the Finance department including financial reporting, policies, compliance, controls and procedures.

Key Accountabilities Include:

Financial Fundamentals

Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.

Protects assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.

Prepares budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, consolidating financial data and recommending plans.

Provides financial status reports by collecting, interpreting and reporting financial data.

Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends.

Complies with federal, provincial and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence of requirements, filing financial reports and advising management on required actions.

Monitors fiscal matters, including financial policies and plans, accounting practices and relationships with the financial community.

Finance Reporting

Maintains all accounting records, designs and implements budgetary and other systems for internal control.

Exercises appropriate financial control over organizational segments by establishing policy supported by periodic operating and budget reports.

Manages all accounting functions including financial reporting, investment management, cash management, payroll, credit and collections.

Conducts the year end audit for external audit and for CSAE3416 reporting and all government reporting.

Leadership, Employee Development and Performance Coaching

Provides leadership to Finance, Print Shop, Purchasing, Computer Operations employees to promote motivation and teamwork and to ensure the provision of a skilled workforce by:

1. setting clear performance objectives for each team member, monitoring skills and abilities of the team members, providing informal coaching and mentoring support for the assigned employees;
2. conducting regular formal coaching sessions to review individual performance, conducting formal performance reviews to identify strengths and challenges;
3. overseeing training and career development activities for the team;
4. conducting regular team meetings to facilitate open communication.

Maintains appropriate and effective staffing levels of the team through effective workforce planning, interviewing and selecting employees as required

Monitors attendance and performance of employees, and addresses concerns through effective administration of the Performance Management and Attendance Management Program as required. Participates in the progressive discipline process as required.

Department and Interdepartmental Planning and Effectiveness

Maintains all accounting records, designs and implements budgetary and other systems for internal control.

Exercises appropriate financial control over organizational segments by establishing policy supported by periodic operating and budget reports.

Manages all accounting functions including financial reporting, investment management, cash management, payroll, credit and collections.

Conducts the year end audit for external audit and for CSAE3416 reporting and all government reporting.

Customer, Client and Member Service

Handles or assists employees in dealing with difficult problem inquiries and escalations as required.

Ensures effective internal customer service and interdepartmental relationships.

Project Management

Provides leadership throughout project management cycle in identifying opportunities, establishing objectives, evaluating the ROI, implementing the changes and evaluating their success.

Advocates and drives the change within the area of scope, ensures effective communication, reward and recognition, and manages resistance to change as appropriate.

Required Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting and 5+ years’ in a leadership position
• Working with Government and Regulatory filings

Preferred Experience

• Working in the insurance industry

Required Qualifications

• Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) designation

Required Competencies

• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office software, including Outlook, Intermediate Word, Intermediate Excel and Basic PowerPoint

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and employees feel empowered to freely participate and contribute regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, education level, parental status, or socioeconomic status. PBC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

To request an accommodation in completing this application, pre-employment testing, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to careers@pac.bluecross.ca