09 Oct
Leading
Halifax
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Managing Director of Finance
Department/Unit Anesthesia, Pain Mgmt & Periop Med
Location Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Posting Number S316-24
Employee Group DPMG
Position Type Regular, On-Going
Duration of Contract (if applicable)
Employment Type Full Time
Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0
Salary $68,105 - $91,237 per annum
Classification ADM-06
Provisional Statement
This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.
About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.
Job Summary
The Department of Anesthesia, Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine (APMPM) is a large, complex clinical and academic department that provides patient care, delivers education and conducts research in the areas of anesthesia, pain management and perioperative medicine. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and working with Department Head, the Managing Director of Finance is responsible for the financial planning and management of all accounts related to the Department of Anesthesia,
Pain Management and Perioperative Medicine to meet its clinical, research, education and administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop annual budget and manage all financial accounts to maintain the activities of the Department, including budget allocations from Dalhousie and the health authorities, and funding from government under the Clinical Academic Funding Plan (CAFP).
- Provide strategic and operational advice, support and recommendations to Head, COO and Managing/Medical Directors regarding financial performance and strategies designed to support departmental strategic objectives.
- Oversee bi-weekly physician compensation payments working closely with scheduling team and leadership, aligned with practice plan guidelines.
- Produce regular FTE, financial, billing and clinical data reports for Head, COO,
Managing Directors, senior leadership, Executive Committee, to support decision-making, and to meet CAFP reporting requirements.
- Oversee the Department's billings functions for patient insured medical services submitted to the Province of Nova Scotia and to patients/third parties for elective and non-insured services.
- Manage team of Finance Assistants and Billing Clerks, which includes, hiring, performance management, etc.
Note
Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person at work location (VG hospital, 10th floor)
Required Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree with five to seven years' financial administration and management experience (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Extensive knowledge and use of budgets and financial systems.
- Strong communications skills, with ability to work collaboratively with administrators and physicians, and to translate complex financial information into clear, user-friendly reports, tailored to different audiences.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to strategize solutions to financial and operational matters and anticipate needs as required.
- Strong data analytical skills and comfort with entering, gathering and analyzing data from various information systems.
Assets
- Master's degree.
- Accounting designation.
- Management and/or supervisory experience.
- Experience working in an academic health care environment.
Job Competencies
The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core and leadership competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication
- Service
Additional Information
Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.
Application Consideration
Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.
We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or Human Resources.
Diversity Statement
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy,
preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Open Date 10/08/2024
Close Date 11/06/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/17706
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
1. Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Optional Documents
1. Cover Letter