About CareRx

CareRx is Canada’s leading provider of specialty pharmacy services to seniors. We serve more than 88,000 residents in over 1,450 seniors and other communities (long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes). We are a national organization with a large network of pharmacy fulfillment centres that allows us to deliver medications in a timely and cost-effective manner. We take an active role in working with our home operator partners to promote resident health, staff education, and medication system quality and efficiency.

Whether you do your best work in a dispensary, in a clinical setting, in an office, or on the road, we have an opportunity for you.

Your Day-to-Day:

Under the direction of Director, Finance, you will:

Internal Controls

• Be a key member in Finance to assist in leading the planning, scoping and execution of NI-52-109 program

• Assist in evaluating, updating and maintaining control documentation (including the maintenance of the R&C Matrix, Finance Process SOPs and Flowcharts),

• Complete walkthroughs of processes and evaluate the effectiveness of the design of key controls related to NI 52-109.

• Test of key controls and conclude on operating effectiveness within the prescribed timelines and templates, maintaining support and evidence for work performed.

• Establish and maintain regular communication with stakeholders across the various departments

• Co-ordinate with external vendors, if required

• Provide regular status updates on the progress of testing and deficiencies. Follow up on recommendations to ensure timely implementation.

• Participate in drafting effective policies, procedures, processes and controls necessary to be compliant with the overall NI 52-109 compliance program of the Company

• Review and update the sub-certification letters for NI-52-109, as required

• Twice a year, attend inventory counts

• Promote strong control environment and culture within the finance department

• Occasional travel, up to 10%

Financial Reporting

• Perform various month-end activities including variance analysis and Corporate P&L reviews;

• Review legal documentation to propose appropriate accounting treatment for non-recurring transactions, e.g. acquisitions, divestitures, debt restructuring, contingent considerations, equity transactions, etc.;

• Draft technical accounting memos;

• Prepare financial statements and various parts of the MD&A;

• Improve the quality of financial reports and models and seek opportunities to streamline analysis and processes;

• Facilitate, compile and analyze schedules required for the quarterly reviews and annual audit;

• Develop and foster close working relationships with the BP&A, and other teams within Finance;

• Assist with external audit requests;

• Other ad hoc and special projects and duties as needed.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Professional certification (e.g. CPA,CIA); or working towards designation
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of internal controls exposure with financial/accounting experience including financial reporting and financial analysis,
• Prior experience in internal controls over financial reporting is preferred
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and internal audit practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of financial accounting and IFRS
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization;
• High level of confidence and results oriented with ability to set realistic and attainable goals and meet those on time;
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills including regular use of functions, pivot tables, etc.; and
• Experience with any accounting software packages and ability to quickly learn new software packages.

Qualities for Success:

• Organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple assignments and deliver quality results within a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Outstanding communication and people management skills
• Strong / Effective analytical and time-management skills
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity
• Strong focus on efficiency and process improvement

Application Process

CareRx welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Interested, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

All applicants must successfully pass satisfactory background screening (depending on the role - Criminal Record Check, Credit Check, Driver’s Abstract, Education Verification, Current Professional Registration) and referencing. Background screening will be completed after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization