Cons. Rsch. & Business On-FT Fin. Svcs.

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre seeks a Finance Consultant to lead budgeting, financial accounting, and decision-support for research and service programs in Northwestern Ontario. You will work under the Manager, Accounting & Management Reporting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance.

The role focuses on developing budgets, ensuring data quality, and supporting program proposals, major purchases and contracts within a health system context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA or equivalent designation required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in consulting, budgeting and data analytics in health care.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with staff and leaders at all levels of a complex health care organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist and lead in development, financial accounting, analysis and monitoring of operational and capital budgets.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of financial and statistical data related to program activity and spending.
• Conduct business case reviews of proposed programs, major purchases and contracts.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Leadership

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or business related

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Meditech

Virtuo/Ormed

Sage/Simply Accounting

ACCPAC

Job description

Why Join Us?

ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

Healthcareof Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering ouremployees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pension plan. We understandthe importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong

pension recognizes our employees, likeyou, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our

overall compensation package. When youjoin, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As

your employer, we also contribute $1.26for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission

We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported andadvanced by research, innovation and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision

Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values

Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

The incumbent is under the general direction of the Manager, Accounting& Management Reporting, TBRHSC, and as a contracted service to

Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute, the ChiefOperating Officer, TBRHRI and is an integral member of the respective administration team

and is responsible for the organization and management of the financial and decision support aspects ofresearch and profit‑oriented business services.

The Consultant assists and leads in the appropriate development,financial accounting, analysis and monitoring of

operational and capital budgets.

The Consultant is responsible for the quality and timeliness ofthe financial and statistical data as it relates to the

program activity and spending. Also, responsible for the businesscase reviews of intended or proposed program

functions, major purchases and contracts.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration, Economics or business related


• Professional Accounting Designation (Chartered ProfessionalAccountant (CPA) or equivalent

Experience

• Overall, a minimum of 5 years experience in consulting,budgeting, business expansion, data analytics, preferably in a health‑related field.

Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal & collaborationskills.


• Advanced problem solving, analytical and coaching skills.


• Team player with the ability to influence and persuade.


• Proven ability to work with staff and leaders at all levels of acomplex healthcare/service sector organization to bring about improvement and achieve results.


• Ability to work with the multidisciplinary team.


• Proven ability to develop, lead and coordinate cross‑functionalteams to achieve results.


• Politically astute with working knowledge of the health care system.


• Superior skills in data management and manipulation using Excel(pivot tables, advanced filters, lookup functions, development of macros.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word,PowerPoint).


• Ability to work independently, multitask and prioritize workloadto meet various deadlines.

Knowledge

• Advanced business acumen.


• Working knowledge of the health care system.


• Advanced knowledge of Ontario Hospital Reporting/ManagementInformation System standards and funding methodologies


• Knowledge and experience working with independent financialsystems such as Virtuo/Ormed, Meditech, Quickbooks, Sage/Simply Accounting and ACCPAC.


• Commits to continuous professional development each year as arequirement of and subject to audit by the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.

Salary Range: $45.720 to 57.160

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevantprevious experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Friday, 20 November, 2026.

Internal applicantsmay apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicantsmust apply through our

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