Coordinator, Finance

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Prince George seeks an experienced Coordinator in Finance to lead financial operations and ensure effective delivery of accounting services. The successful candidate will possess a CPA designation, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills. The role involves planning, coordination, and analysis, contributing to health services for a diverse community. Competitive salary from $74,618 to $93,273 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of diversified accounting experience, two years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in a medical or health care environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate day-to-day functions of the financial operations.
• Develop policies and procedures for effective accounting services.
• Communicate financial results to leadership and external stakeholders.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Job description

Position Summary

Northern Health is looking for an experienced, highly efficient, and self‑directed Coordinator to support the Finance department.

The Coordinator, Finance is responsible for planning, coordinating and leading the day‑to‑day functions of a given Financial Operations & Reporting department (e.g. General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Capital Services, and/or Physician’s Compensation). The incumbent is part of the leadership team responsible for financial services, including financial analysis, planning and advice. The Coordinator is responsible for the development of policies and procedures ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of accounting services. The Coordinator, Finance is also responsible for coordinating and communicating financial activities and results to leadership, completing external reports and assisting in compiling reports and analysis for the Ministry of Health and other various stakeholders.

Starting salary will be approximately from $74,618 to $93,273 and will be based on education, training, experience, and salaries of similar positions.

University Hospital of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest Acute Care facility within the Northern Health region, and a hub for specialised health services. It is also a teaching hospital:

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia.
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions.

UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001:

• Patient care addition with an expanded emergency room and updated ICU
• State‑of‑the‑art maternal‑child care centre (including a single‑room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training
• MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy. UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state‑of‑the‑art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly, and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part‑time and full‑time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

• As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.
• Examples may include:
  • Program certificates or diplomas
  • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualfications

• Professional accounting designation (CPA) plus a minimum of five (5) years of diversified accounting experience, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity within a large organisation with an emphasis on financial processing, financial systems and reporting, and extensive experience with complex computer systems, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working in a medical or health care environment an asset.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated computer literacy, including ability to use financial information systems and related software.
• Demonstrated ability to be effective in an environment subject to continuous change.
• Demonstrated commitment to change and process management.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail, maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively under the pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage, supervise, guide and direct staff.
• Superior ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with medical staff, healthcare and administrative professionals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to foster effective working relationships, both internal and external, at all levels.
• Ability to provide client‑focused services.
• Ability to problem‑solve complex issues towards creative solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities or unforeseen opportunities.
• Ability to make fair and consistent decisions.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work and balance multiple activities concurrently.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community‑based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organisations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long‑term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialised services.