Director, Accounts Payable, PHSA and VCH-PHC

 

Accounts Payable

Burnaby, BC

 

In accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

The Director, Accounts Payable oversees the PHSA, VCH and PHC Accounts Payable portfolio and reports to the Provincial Director, Accounts Payable. The Director is accountable for the timely and accurate payment of accounts and compliance with federal/provincial tax regulations and plays a key role in the provision of expert commodity tax reporting, analysis and standardization for the accounts payable operations. The role oversees a team of accounts payable staff and is responsible for the strategic and operational planning as well as development, standardization, implementation and evaluation of the Accounts Payable function of PHSA and VCH-PHC health organizations to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of accounts payable services.

 

Working closely with leaders at all levels across the organizations serviced by PHSA, the role is responsible for the completeness, accuracy and validity of all expenditure transactions comply with policies, procedures and internal controls and satisfy associated internal/external reporting requirements. The Director is charged with organizing goals and objectives and interpreting policy directives to ensure that financial management practices meet formal audit requirements and public scrutiny and as a primary client interface, strives to build and expand on the Accounts Payable Shared Services image and brand.

What you’ll do

• Provide leadership to the PHSA VCH-PHC Accounts Payable team and from other teams, designated operational leaders, physicians, and project consultants/staff through collaborative coaching, guiding and modeling key behaviours and strategies, encouraging dialogue and providing guidance and advice to facilitate resolutions to work issues. Implement effective performance development and performance management processes. Identify staff development opportunities to build team capabilities, and strives for optimal talent deployment within the team.
• Oversee all aspects of human resource (HR) management within the portfolio, in partnership with HR, including investigating work and staff issues, initiating disciplinary action up to and including termination, administration of policies and procedures, implementation of corporate initiatives, programs and services. Participate in labour relations, including the grievance process and essential services planning. Monitor and approve requests for overtime, vacation, leaves of absences, and sick time.
• Engage with internal and external auditors in relation to operational and financial audits as well as specific investigations. Respond to audit findings and recommendations and is accountable for implementing changes in processes and controls agreed to by management.
• Develop annual operating and capital budgets for the department and ensures expenditures are within established parameters. Ensure the organization is recognized by clients for a standardized approach, quality, cost-effectiveness and timeliness of its services.
• Prepare monthly management reports, including key performance indicators, for review and presentation to Finance leaders across the customer base. Evaluate processes and recommends methods to improve efficiency and strengthen controls. Provide leadership in identifying and defining Accounts Payable opportunities and develop business cases to support appropriate action.
• Establish procedures and control and contribute to Accounts Payable related policies. Assure that processes and controls are adjusted to reflect new or changing risks or operational deficiencies by updating/developing policies and guidelines as required. Ensure compliance and performance to Accounts Payable's internal controls and ensures accruals are properly stated. Assure compliance to provincial, federal and non-resident tax legislations through regular monitoring, review and sign-off of periodic and annual reconciliations/remittance filings.
• Build strong relationships with key finance stakeholders both within PHSA and across the customer base in a shared service environment. Represent Accounts Payable on internal and external task forces and committees in place of the Provincial Director and as required.
• Represent Accounts Payable and provide strategic subject matter expertise to, and collaborate with, internal and external stakeholders to improve processes to ensure timely and accurate processing of transactions.

What you bring

 

Qualifications

• A recognized Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with a minimum of (7) years of recent, related experience in a progressively more senior management/leadership role, including direct supervisory experience in a shared Accounts Payable services environment within a large complex multi-site organization.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples in social and health contexts, including supported by significant knowledge of Indigenous-specific mandates, including clear understanding of and commitment to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism and discrimination and embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within health care settings. This involves familiarity and understanding Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Accounts Payable contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study - BC Human Rights Code, BC Anti-racism Act and how they intersect across the health care system.

Core Competencies

• Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure, and has demonstrated initiatives in breaking down barriers and ensuring a safe environment ensuring a sense of belonging to all and informed by Indigenous Cultural Safety.
• Awareness of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (the Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of various accounting frameworks (PSAS, IFRS, and Canadian GAAP), excellent technical accounting skills and significant experience in complex accounting analysis.  Customer service focused with the ability to facilitate and encourage co-operation between diverse operational groups and skill sets.  Collaborative leadership skills in working with others to identify issues, design solutions, follow up with actions, and evaluate results. 
• In depth knowledge of automated disbursement systems and financial systems and reporting. Demonstrated experience in delivering outstanding customer service within a shared services environment.  Proven judgment, analytical, and problem solving skills.  Extensive experience with complex computer systems and project planning.  Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Exceptional written and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent general management knowledge and strong leadership skills. Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment. Strong supervisory and coaching skills. Strong conceptual, planning, and decision-making skills. Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. Excellent negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.
• Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach.

What we bring

 

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Salary Range: $118,923 - $170,951. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 1795 Willingdon Avenue, Burnaby BC V5C 6E3
Closing Date: Applicants accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00
Requisition #: 198787E

 

What we do

 

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.

 

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

 

PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.

 

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.

 

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

 

Attention current employees of PHSA:

 

You must apply via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca.

 

The internal job posting expires on May 19, 2026 and will no longer be accessible. If the internal job posting has expired, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with the six-digit job requisition number and your PHSA employee ID number to be considered as a late internal applicant. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

 

If you have not yet set up an internal profile, please e-mail internaljobshelpu@phsa.ca with your PHSA employee ID number to obtain your temporary password. Our business hours are Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, excluding Statutory Holidays and a Help Desk Representative will respond to you with 1-2 business days.

 

If you are not a current employee of PHSA and require assistance with your application, please contact the External Careers team at careers@phsa.ca.