Araceli Nocos, Cpa, Cga Email & Phone Number

Coquitlam, Bc, Ca

Coquitlam, Bc, Ca

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Strategically coordinates, meticulously analyzes, and efficiently troubleshoots physician payments within the Physician Compensation Database System (PCDS) and BCCSS Accounts Payable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of payments.• Provides comprehensive support to management, PHSA Agency staff, and Physician Leads regarding physician payments, fostering effective communication and collaboration.• Executes high-quality financial reports on physician compensation such as the Utilization report, WCB, DOBC, SOFI, CHS Audit, WLF funding, etc. to facilitate managerial decision-making, demonstrating proficiency in data analysis and reporting.• Conducts thorough reviews of accounting-period end reports currently for MOCAP and previously for BCCDC by comparing actuals versus budget, investigating variances, and collaborating with Business Planning and program staff to explain deviations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.• Supports the development of innovative accounting processes and strategies, safeguarding the integrity and confidentiality of physician information across PHSA's expansive network of agencies.• Delivers complex analysis to management on physician compensation issues within the PCDS, continually seeking opportunities to streamline procedures and optimize resource utilization by conducting regular clean-ups and on-going testing within the PCDS.• Fosters fruitful relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Physician Leads, Business Planning, Department Heads, UBC program managers, and Health Authorities, fostering collaboration and expediting issue resolution.• Conducts comprehensive training and provides hands-on support to fellow members of the Physician Compensation Finance team, leveraging analytical skills and recommending innovative solutions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Responsible for supporting various revenue generation projects and specific tasks related to supporting project charters and workplans within PHSA, VCH, FHA and SPH.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Initiated service delivery modeling, funding applications, operational reviews, and business process improvement initiatives by conducting comprehensive research, analysis, and summarization of critical information.• Executed intricate financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and funding reallocations across agency programs, managing budgets of up to $15 million for various departments, contributing to the development of the annual Service Plan and Budget Management Plan.• Identified and analyzed deviations from financial plans, meticulously investigating root causes to generate accurate interim and year-end financial reports and providing strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiencies.• Offered expert guidance and support to over 10 agency programs, addressing specific program challenges and facilitating decision-making processes for senior management.• Ensured compliance with agency policies and guidelines by meticulously reviewing contracting requests from both agencies and the Ministry, verifying accuracy and completeness of information.• Cultivated and sustained productive relationships with internal agency staff and external stakeholders, including the Ministry, to swiftly resolve contracting issues and foster collaborative partnerships.• Provided strategic financial guidance to Department Managers and Directors, aiding in the establishment of short and long-term financial objectives to drive organizational success.• Conducted comprehensive training sessions for program directors and staff, equipping them with essential skills in budgeting, funding methodologies, variance analysis, financial reporting tools, and data interpretation, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.• Collaborated closely with Directors on special projects such as the Temporary Pandemic Pay initiative with the Ministry of Finance, demonstrating adaptability and strategic acumen in navigating complex challenges.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Prepared monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, reports and correspondence related to accounting information.▪ Created monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals for revenue and expenses.▪ Prepared year-end working papers and supporting schedules for inclusion in the Audit Binders to ensure that lead sheets balance with the general ledger.▪ Interpreted complex multi-party agreements to calculate payments, grants from the Ministry of Health, annual benefits, and revenues.▪ Monitored and controlled overhead costing and allocation methods to ensure that all overhead costs were appropriately capitalized.▪ Reconciled general ledger accounts by analyzing and confirming transactions, following up on anomalies and taking corrective action by preparing journal entries.▪ Provided advice and guidance to business units on appropriate accounting treatment for transactions and helped implement efficient financial processes.▪ Maintained records of financial transactions in accordance with organizational policy, auditing and government requirements to ensure accuracy in all transactions.▪ Worked with Financial Planning Analysts on cost allocations, labour accounting, activity and recovery rates.▪ Established and revised accounting systems, recommended policies and developed operating procedures.▪ Validated Schedule of Remuneration and Expenses for Employees, Schedule of Payments to Suppliers, and Schedule of Debts.

Coquitlam, B.C.

▪ Develops and maintains all necessary financial models, budget processes and timelines for clients.▪ Reviews and consolidates departmental submissions to make recommendations and report results.▪ Identifies funding needs and cost savings by conducting comprehensive reviews of budgets and forecasts with management and operational staff.▪ Conducts financial, cash flow and economic impact studies of expenditure programs, and reports on findings.▪ Develops, analyzes, and reviews value-for-money proposals for company initiatives, including cost benefit analysis to justify spending and quantify impact on budgets and forecasts.▪ Makes recommendations to prioritize capital projects and manage overall capital spend.

Vancouver, Canada Area

▪ Reported directly to the Director of Business Planning.▪ Assisted with budget preparation and its supporting schedules using Excel Macro and BPS Access to align the budget with BI Tools.▪ Performed variance analysis by reviewing relevant reports to verify accuracy of expenditures in accordance with budget guidelines.▪ Analyzed budget submissions and changes affecting budget.▪ Assisted in administering the annual budget.▪ Acted as a liaison with departmental staff to resolve budget related issues.

Cpa, Cga, Professional Accountant

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Commerce Major In Accounting