Manager - Accounting Services - Regular Full Time

Yukon Hospital; Whitehorse; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yukon Hospital in Whitehorse, YT is seeking a Manager of Accounting Services for a Regular Full Time role. The position oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

The successful candidate will lead staff, coordinate audits, and maintain strong controls while communicating complex financial information to diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Several years of progressive accounting or financial operations experience.
• Management or supervisory experience, including staff development.
• CPA designation or in process of obtaining CPA designation is asset.
• Familiarity with hospital or institutional environments desired.
• Experience with CIHI accounting guidelines and financial information systems (e.g., MEDITECH) desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee integrity and effectiveness of accounting operations across the organization.
• Coordinate financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable legislation, regulations and organizational requirements.
• Lead and develop staff; coordinate audits and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, internal controls and financial stewardship.
• Communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit coordination

Accounting operations

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial reporting systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

MEDITECH

Job description

Manager - Accounting Services - Regular Full Time

Job Category: Finance

Requisition Number: MANAG003071

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, YT Y1A3H7, CAN

Description

Regular Full Time position - (1.0 FTE)

(Excluded/Management)

The Manager, Accounting Services is responsible for the integrity and effectiveness of accounting operations across YHC. The position oversees financial reporting, accounting processes, cash management and internal controls and is accountable for ensuring financial information is accurate, timely and complaint with applicable accounting standards, legislation, regulations and organizational requirements. The position's work has a direct impact on YHC's financial stewardship, regulatory and reporting obligations and the reliability of financial information used by the organization. Errors, ineffective controls or non-compliance may result in inaccurate financial reporting, financial loss, audit findings, regulatory or funding concerns, and reduced ability to effectively manage organizational resources.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• In depth knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), practices and financial reporting processes.


• Experience in coordinating audits, implementing and monitoring internal controls.


• Significant experience with accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable.


• Knowledge of financial and business practices and relevant legislative, regulatory and reporting requirements.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, assess financial information and determine appropriate corrective action.


• Strong leadership and human resources management skills, including the ability to direct and evaluate staff, establish priorities, and coach and develop employees.


• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial and accounting information to financial and non-financial audiences.


• Strong knowledge of computerized financial and management information systems and demonstrated proficiency with financial reporting tools.


• Ability to plan and manage multiple priorities and critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.


• Cross Cultural awareness and sensitivity.

The successful candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field. Several years of progressive, relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting or financial operations. Management or supervisory experience, including experience leading and developing staff. Chartered Professional Accounting Designation (CPA) or in the process of obtaining an CPA designation is considered an asset. Familiarity with a hospital or institutional-environment, knowledge of Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) accounting guidelines, experience with MEDITECH or financial information systems and post-secondary course work in leadership and/or performance management are desired.