CFO (chief financial officer) - financial, communications and other business services

Medavie; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a CFO to lead financial operations and strategic decision-making. This role requires strong leadership skills, a degree in Business Administration or Commerce, and CPA designation. The successful candidate will oversee budgets, manage reporting, and collaborate with teams across the organization. The position is permanent, full-time, based in St. John's, NL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of direct work experience.
• 3–5 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead MHNL's Finance team overseeing daily operations.
• Serve as a financial partner to the Senior Director.
• Prepare and review annual operating and capital budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Commerce

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

CFO (chief financial officer) - financial, communications and other business services

Employer: Medavie Health NL

Position Type: Permanent

Closing date: 2025-09-24

Responsibilities

• Lead MHNL's Finance team, overseeing daily accounting operations and providing guidance on strategic financial decisions for MHNL's financial health.
• Serve as a business financial partner to the Senior Director, Integrated Emergency Health Services; oversee monthly financial reporting and manage the month-end reporting package and forecasts.
• Liaise with government stakeholders, external auditors and the Auditor General to clarify and explain financial results.
• Prepare and review the annual operating and capital budgets internally and externally for government stakeholders; coordinate consolidation of results across Medavie entities and reporting to the board.
• Collaborate with payroll, benefits, accounts payable/receivable, and procurement under a shared service model; review financial results and follow up on discrepancies or unexpected trends with related teams.
• Demonstrate leadership in managing a remote team, developing relationships remotely, and applying strong critical thinking, multi-tasking, and deadline management skills.
• Promote a collaborative, values-driven culture (caring, accountable, responsive, innovative, community-minded) and support the organization in achieving healthcare outcomes in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Commerce; CPA designation.
• Minimum 8 years of direct work experience, with 3–5 years in a leadership role.

Location & Employment Details

• Location: St. John's, NL
• Work location: On site
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
• Salary: $44.00 to $131.00 per hour
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

Additional

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