Senior Research Accountant - Finance - London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute

Posting Period

Open:           November 19, 2024

Deadline:      December 3, 2024

Non-Union

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Finance, the Senior Research Accountant is an integral member of the Finance department, working closely with researchers, funding agencies, and hospital and university finance offices, to lead the day to day financial processes that support the Research Institute.  The Senior Research Accountant will bring with them knowledge of continual improvement that will allow them to analyze processes to advise on efficiency opportunities, and provide support to research stakeholders.  The Senior Research Accountant will be integral to external and internal audit procedures and reporting deadlines, ensuring accurate documentation of all internal processes, and ensure internal/external audit recommendations are fulfilled according to the Management responses to auditor findings (including both research and operational accounts).

As a senior member of the Research Finance team, this role provides day to day guidance, support, and mentoring to junior level finance staff within Lawson, as well as technical expertise to research staff (including Investigators and Research Coordinators) as needed.

The Senior Research Accountant role is focused on high level analysis and reporting. The role is expected to be independent and require minimal direction from management. This role is required to make decisions surrounding financial reporting, fund accounting, and to ensure that financial records are accurate.

Regular Full Time

Rate of Pay - to commensurate with experience

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Reconciles accounts 
• Variance analysis and budget management 
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting 
• Leads other team members and collaborates with other departments to resolve complex issues Ad hoc assignments and continuous improvement projects 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada?s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA Designation or equivalent experience in a large academic research institute
• 3 years of previous experience required 
• Ability to process and synthesize innovative approaches to data analysis, interpretation and communication, demonstrating quantitative and qualitative analysis and evaluation
• Ability to define the information and analysis needs of Lawson management
• Highly developed critical thinking skills with the ability to conceptualize and analyze problems with strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Hospital financial accounting requirements and Tri-Agency financial administration and research accounting experience is strongly preferred
• Fluent and computer literate with computer systems such as Outlook, Microsoft Office Suite and ERP Financial systems (PeopleSoft)
• Demonstrated effective communication skills with all levels of staff and management
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the principles of patient and family centred care
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca . 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process. 

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months. 

Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work permits. It is the employee?s accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process. 

Immunization Requirements:  
 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires will be required to: 

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis;  

• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step);  

• Provide proof of Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccination reflective of Ontario Health?s current definition of being fully vaccinated  

• For more information visit https://www.lhsc.on.ca/careers/health-review-requirements