Director, Finance

Njoyn; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Southlake Health seeks a Director of Finance to enhance financial stewardship and operational efficiency. This crucial role involves strategic reporting, team leadership, and ensuring fiscal integrity while navigating complex relationships within the health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial leadership in a hospital setting.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, and financial planning.
• Coordinate annual financial cycle including budgets and reporting.

Skills

Analytical acumen

Critical thinking

Organizational capability

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Professional accounting designation (CPA)

Job description

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Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance contributes to the financial stewardship and operational efficiency of Southlake Health by producing timely financial and operational reporting that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making across the organization. Committed to driving meaningful impact within both the hospital and the broader provincial health system, the Director applies sound financial expertise to strengthen fiscal responsibility, and advance organizational performance. Through close collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, the Director leads the finance team in delivering robust analysis that supports prudent planning and effective resource allocation. Responsibilities include oversight of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury functions, case costing, and capital and financial planning. The Director is also accountable for coordinating the annual financial cycle, including budgets, audited financial statements, and mandatory reporting requirements, while upholding a comprehensive framework of internal controls and financial policies that ensure reporting integrity, mitigate risk, and promote transparency.

With a minimum of five years of progressive financial leadership at the management level in a hospital setting, the successful individual exemplifies a service-centered approach grounded in trust and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven ability to lead teams through change and drive operational improvements. Exceptional analytical acumen, critical thinking and organizational capability, combined with the ability to influence, negotiate, and synthesize and communicate complex financial insights are essential. The preferred candidate will also possess the capacity to navigate complex relationships and drive performance within a highly regulated environment. A university degree in Business Administration or a recognized equivalent, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), is required.

For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate ([e-mail]).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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