Director of Finance

North York General is one of Canada’s leading community academic hospitals with a vision to deliver World-Class Care, 24/7. Affiliated with the University of Toronto, our multi-site campus supports our diverse community through every stage and life-defining moment by providing a wide range of acute care, ambulatory and long-term care services.What defines North York General goes beyond exceptional quality care. Our superpower is how we deliver that care – the unparalleled compassion we bring to every encounter, during the moments that matter. Through partnerships, collaboration and academic endeavours, we seek to set new standards for People-Centred Care—a cornerstone of our culture and central to our Mission: People-Centred Care for a healthier community.North York General is a member of the North York Toronto Health Partners, an Ontario Health Team that integrates local care with patients, primary care and community partners.We are proud to be a place where the best people come to learn, grow and innovate. Join North York General to accelerate your career Position Summary Director, Finance Your goal in this position, in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), is to ensure the financial health and integrity of the Hospital and infrastructure necessary to support this, including treasury, accounting, payroll, accounts payable, patients billing, and registration. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families. On a practical level, you will • Provide primary leadership in managing the department's physical, financial, and human resource aspects of the Finance department, including accounting, accounts payable, patients account, payroll, registration and material management, consistent with the Mission, Strategic Plan, Goals and Objectives of the Hospital.• Provide leadership and coordination in operational planning for the department.• Provide advice and recommendations on all financial policy and strategic issues to the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Management, as required.• Provide advice to individual Vice Presidents, Directors and other managers in the Hospital and the Hospital Foundation on issues related to financial and statistical reports and financial management. • Liaise effectively with the CFO and departmental staff in the promotion of teamwork, cohesiveness, motivation, and commitment to the delivery of quality service. • Foster an environment of cooperation, professionalism, and learning.• Facilitate multi-disciplinary collaboration within finance and among programs and departments.• Ensure all financial controls are in place in all areas of the Hospital, and regularly monitor the effectiveness of these controls.• Ensure robust processes and controls to ensure compliance with legislation, accounting guidelines and broader public sector procurement guidelines.• Work with external auditors and others, as required, to ensure highest standards of financial records, reporting, and controls.• Collaborate with Human Resources in the development and implementation of Recruitment and Retention strategies for departmental staff• Develop and maintains effective linkages with Hospital departments and programs and external service providers and agencies. Develop and maintain professional external network of resources.• Maintain current knowledge and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, Hospital policies, Collective Agreements, accreditation guidelines, Risk Management, and Occupational Health and Safety requirements Qualifications • Post-Secondary Degree in Business Administration or Accounting• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)• Registration in good standing with the Chartered Professional Accountant Association(s)• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in a healthcare setting overseeing a broad range of financial services• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills• Bilingualism in French/English an asset What We Offer Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full Time Regular position in the Financial Services Department. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca