Director of Finance, Controller

Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare; Windsor; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare in Windsor, Ontario invites an experienced Director of Finance & Controller to lead financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. You will partner with executives and Board on financial strategy, risk management, and governance, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of statements.

The role requires CPA and a strong hospital finance background, with 7-10 years in senior finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration – Required.
• CPA designation – Required.
• Master’s degree in Business or Related Field – Preferred.
• 7-10 years of leadership experience in a hospital/healthcare setting – Required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operating and capital budgets.
• Lead annual budgeting process and multi-year financial planning.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness and integrity of all financial reporting.
• Lead financial modeling, business analysis, and long-term planning initiatives.
• Present financial results, forecasts, trends and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Team, Finance Committee and Board.
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures and best practices.
• Coach Finance Team in performance of their roles.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Internal controls

Stakeholder presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration - Required

CPA designation - Required

Master's degree in Business or Related Field - Preferred

7-10 years leadership in hospital/healthcare - Required

Experience as Controller/Director of Finance - Required

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Financial software

Job description

Job Description

The Director of Finance & Controller is a strategic and operational finance leader responsible for the organization's financial stewardship, accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and internal controls. The incumbent ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial information while supporting organizational decision-making and long-term sustainability.

While reporting administratively to the Vice President, People, Performance & Operations, the Director of Finance & Controller maintains an independent and direct accountability relationship with the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors regarding financial reporting, audit outcomes, regulatory compliance, financial risk management, and the overall integrity of the organization's financial statements.

Qualifications

• Accountable for the preparation and oversight of the operating and capital budgets for the Hospital.
• Leads the annual budgeting process and multi-year financial planning.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensures the accuracy, completeness and integrity of all financial reporting.
• Leads financial modeling, business analysis, and long-term financial planning initiatives.
• Presents financial results, forecasts, trends and recommendations to the CEO, Executive Team, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors, as required.
• Develops and implements financial policies, procedures and best practices.
• Coaches Finance Team in the effective performance of their roles.

Education and/or Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration – Required
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation – Required
• Master’s Degree in Business or Related Field – Preferred
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in a leadership role preferably in a hospital/healthcare setting – Required
• Significant experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent senior finance role – Required

Competencies

• Strong understanding of Canadian accounting standards and financial reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex financial matters to non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls, risk management and financial governance
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Exceptional analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• High degree of integrity, professional judgment, discretion, and accountability
• Proficiency with financial management systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare is firmly committed to diversity, striving to ensure our organizational structures are representative of the demographic, ethno-cultural, linguistic, and geographic characteristics of the communities we serve. We value the opportunity to provide equitable employment opportunities and accessible employment practices for all communities, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and members of identified visible minority groups and racialized communities.

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and hospital needs, and we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519.257.5111 ext. 73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.

And while you are considering joining our team, imagine living in Windsor, Ontario! Canada’s southernmost city which shares the same latitude as Rome, Napa Valley, and Barcelona. Here, you will enjoy miles of waterfront parks, a rich arts and culture scene, and the perks of big city life just across the border in Detroit, all with the charm and affordability of a close-knit, welcoming community.