Director of Finance - Healthcare

Job summary

Lead the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, benefits, and financial controls, while advising the CEO and Board. Develop long-term financial strategies, ensure regulatory and funding compliance, lead the finance and administrative team, and support HR initiatives and financial system improvements.

Job details

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to join our Senior Leadership Team in Scarborough, ON. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee all aspects of financial operations, budgeting, payroll, benefits, reporting, and financial planning while supporting key HR initiatives. Our ideal candidate will be a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, and play a critical role in ensuring the organization's long-term financial health, regulatory compliance, and operational success. This is an exceptional opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys leading people, driving financial strategy, and making a meaningful impact within a respected long-term care organization. Key Responsibilities: Act on behalf of the CEO during periods of absence Lead all financial operations, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Prepare and manage the annual operating budget and coordinate the external audit process Provide financial analysis and reporting to support executive leadership and Board decision-making Oversee payroll, employee benefits, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial controls Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance and administrative team Develop long-term financial strategies while maximizing government funding opportunities Ensure compliance with Ministry of Long-Term Care funding requirements, charitable reporting, and all applicable financial legislation Support collective bargaining, HR initiatives, WSIB administration, and return-to-work programs Lead technology and financial system improvements that enhance operational efficiency Qualifications: CPA designation (CA, CGA, CMA or equivalent) 5+ years of progressive senior financial leadership experience Strategic thinker with exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills Experience in long-term care, healthcare, not-for-profit, or a similarly regulated environment is strongly preferred Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, audits, payroll, government funding, and compliance Proven ability to lead teams, build relationships, and communicate effectively with executives, Boards, and external stakeholders

What you’ll do

Lead the organization’s financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, payroll, benefits, and financial controls, while advising the CEO and Board. Develop long-term financial strategies, ensure regulatory and funding compliance, lead the finance and administrative team, and support HR initiatives and financial system improvements.

Requirements

Requires a CPA designation and at least five years of progressive senior financial leadership experience. Candidates should bring strong financial, analytical, organizational, and team leadership skills; experience in long-term care, healthcare, not-for-profit, or another regulated environment is strongly preferred.

Listed skills

• Budgeting · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Financial Reporting · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred
• Forecasting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Financial Leadership
• Financial Operations
• Accounting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll Administration
• Employee Benefits Administration
• Financial Controls
• Government Funding
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resources Support
• Financial Systems Improvement

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Management & Leadership
• Healthcare
• Human Resources