Vice President, Finance

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

CPA designation with a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field is required. MBA/MHA is an asset. Ten or more years of management experience, with experience in a health care environment. Demonstrated senior leadership experience and accountability establishing and evaluating financial operations, systems, reporting and business intelligence. Demonstrated leadership acumen with multiple program responsibilities, preferably in a unionized hospital setting. Collaborative leadership that promotes interdisciplinary team work. Track record of working with system partners on complex issues facing the healthcare system with a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Knowledge of hospital organizational structures, knowledge of legislation impacting upon health care and a sound understanding of administrative principles, . finance, budget, leadership and management principles. Knowledge of the Ontario Health structure and model for service delivery, key priorities of the province and current initiatives. Significant experience working with/leading a multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, board of directors, consultants, governments, community groups, medical, general public and all other contacts. Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Effective facilitation, presentation and negotiation skills. Strategic thinker, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills. Demonstrated ability to foster a positive work environment. An affinity for supporting Foundations and building a culture of philanthropy. Commitment to adhere to our behavioural values ‘CARE’ (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others).

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