Director, Finance

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Health Sciences North (HSN) is seeking an innovative individual for the position of Director, Finance to establish departmental goals and objectives while maintaining the vision and strategic direction of HSN and ensure effective controls are in place for all levels of Finance, including cash/debt management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business operation services.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer a competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits, and relocation allowance to assist with moving expenses.

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

KEY FUNCTION:

Establish departmental goals and objectives while maintaining the vision and strategic direction of HSN. Ensure effective controls are in place for all levels of Finance, including cash/debt management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business operation services.

REPORTING:

Under the general direction of the Chief Financial Officer.

DUTIES:

• Ensure effective financial controls are in place, including cash/debt management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business operation services.
• Conduct ongoing review and assessment of Finance personnel to ensure the right employees are doing the right job, and that day-to-day tasks are assigned and completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure strong control systems are in place to mitigate loss and protect assets of HSN.
• Ensure data is relevant, reliable, and accurate, and that reporting is timely.
• Ensure financial systems are providing users with relevant data in a user-friendly format.
• Participate in several committees to provide financial expertise and to lead assigned committees with specific mandates.
• Plan and implement special projects identified during an annual planning exercise to align the department with HSN’s current strategic plan.
• Maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reporting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Provide consultation to Management, Accountants, Financial Analysts, Junior Accountants, and Finance Clerks on day-to-day issues.
• Communicate relevant financial issues to the Chief Financial Officer.
• Work with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ontario Health (North) including responding to queries regarding financial data submissions.
• Review current processes, policies, and procedures, and implement change to achieve efficiencies.
• Promote and advocate the adoption and application of lean methodology and its guiding principles across the program.
• Develop annual budgets and assume fiscal accountability of the departmental operation according to the approved budget.
• Ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors; investigate, report, debrief and take or direct corrective action as appropriate on incidents.
• Manage human resources which include: recruitment, selection, and training.
• Guide, motivate, monitor and supervise staff, develop standards of performance, evaluate performance and make recommendations on disciplinary action if required.
• Oversee the work of others in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and HSN policies.
• Provide hospital-wide, on-call coverage for problems and serious issues after hours and on weekends according to scheduled rotation.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Participate in the accreditation process and work to ensure that the program and HSN achieve, maintain and continually improve upon their accredited status.
• Teach, coach and lead staff in the development and monitoring of quality indicators and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in and foster professional development of all staff and provide opportunities for learning within budgeted resources.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders/organizations/community groups to achieve program objectives, integrate and link services and foster partnerships across the continuum of service delivery.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards, and guidelines.
• Represent the department or program on various committees and in meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in a Business field with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of seven (7) years’ working in a progressive leadership/supervisory role in both a unionized and non-unionized setting, preferably in a health care environment.
• Training or recent experience in dealing with financial planning and analysis, accounting, internal controls, audits, business planning, and asset management is preferred.
• Training or recent experience with Process Improvement (PI) and lean methodology is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated superior knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership, financial management, interpretation of indicators, and resource management skills.
• Demonstrated high-level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of health care system, and its associated trends and issues.
• Demonstrated understanding of interrelationships between clinical and support programs.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex systems and Human Resources at the executive level.
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, advise and teach others using the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management, hospital committee structure, conflict management and resolution, system needs analysis and organizational assessment.
• Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and employees.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software, e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.
• Successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) is required.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.
• Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
• Ability to travel between local sites.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.