Accounting Manager

The Organization:

Since 1955, LutherCare Communities has been a leader in providing programs, services, and housing to residents across Saskatchewan with the highest quality of care and support.

Our Team Members provide caring services to residents and clients throughout Saskatchewan in our Seniors Independent Living Communities, Intermediate Care Homes, Long-Term Care, Group Homes for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, and programs like the Seniors Day Program and the Luther Seniors Centre. 

LutherCare is proud to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of all entrusted to our care. These services are fully accredited to meet our commitment to excellence.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

 As the Accounting Manager, you are part of a team that makes a difference by providing exceptional leadership in a resident-first culture.

You take initiative, value learning and growing your skillset and doing the same for talent within your division. As an innovative leader, you get to see the impact of your work through timely financial reporting and resident satisfaction.

With a professional and detailed approach, you support the organization to fulfill budgetary and financial goals and requirements.

As a member of our caring team, you will make a difference at the individual, organizational and community level through the achievement of strategy and organizational goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Accounting Manager (Manager) is a leader in LutherCare Communities (LCC), partnering with other divisions to achieve the organizational priorities and goals. Reporting to the Director of Finance (the Director), the Manager supports strategy by contributing to the development and execution of divisional plans, including cascading, monitoring, reporting, and course correction. The Manager demonstrates leadership to enable an innovative and positive working climate in a resident-first culture.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Build, foster and maintain effective internal relationships that supports strong cross-functional management within the organization
• Integral role in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for multiple entities in accordance with reporting requirements
• Facilitate the completion of the annual audit and internal controls testing for multiple entities
• Support the assessment and evaluation of the feasibility of potential projects
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for multiple entities
• Ensure compliance with filing and payment requirements for provincial and federal taxes
• Distributes, reviews, calculates and processes various pension funds and employee benefits
• Aid in the execution of special projects and pro-forma analysis as assigned
• Continually monitor areas of responsibility with a focus to making improvements in effectiveness and efficiency

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE POSITION & ORGANIZATION

Education:

• Post-secondary education in a related field is considered an asset
• CPA designation that is in good standing with professional association and/or regulatory body

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting or audit position preferably in a supervisory capacity
• Experience in a multi-stakeholder environment with multiple locations
• Experience working with Federal and Provincial Governments
• Experience working with First Nation and Metis communities
• Experience in a hybrid organization (for-profit and not-for-profit) would be considered an asset
• Experience in a health-care sector would be considered an asset
• Experience in a housing sector would be considered an asset

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Is committed to a resident-first culture
• Strong financial and accounting background with a university degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently to ensure key deadlines are met
• Work effectively in a team as well as independently and succeed with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of health-related services and housing issues, government, government relations and public affairs
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Ability to use metrics and analytics to make evidence-based decisions
• Capacity to plan, prioritize and oversee numerous concurrent projects effectively
• Superior interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Has a proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders, including community, to balance the needs and interests of diverse groups while maintaining alignment with strategic priorities
• Ability to inspire, lead by example, and mobilize people
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism, and personal integrity

VALUES

• Compassionate Care
• Excellence in Serving
• Inclusion and Belonging
• Integrity

WHAT WE OFFER

• Enhanced time off policies
• An inclusive workplace
• Learning & development opportunities
• Prioritization of work-life balance
• Wellness in the workplace
• Culture of internal advancement
• Paid sick leave
• Extended Health and Dental benefits                                         
• Group life and long-term disability benefits
• Pension Plan                                 
• Employee assistance program

We believe in the power of diversity, and we're dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at LutherCare Communities. We ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and encourage people of all visible minorities and those of any religion, sex, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to apply.

Applicants must provide a criminal background check prior to employment.

A Safe and Caring Continuum of Living™ for those we serve.