Finance Manager

Why Join Our Team?

• A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety.
• Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable).
• Progressive health and dental benefit plans.
• HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing.
• Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships.

If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve!

Are you an organized, independent, self-starting finance professional who understands the strategic role of finance in promoting organizational excellence? Do you look for ways to improve financial process, procedures and operations? Then this is the role and team for you!

At Southlake Health Foundation, we fundraise with one goal in mind — supporting our world-class hospital in delivering leading edge care to the communities we serve. It is an exciting time for Southlake Regional Health Centre, as we look to become a two site system over the next decade, and create the comprehensive healthcare network our communities deserve. Our donors are our partners, helping us transform lives in York Region, South Simcoe and the northern GTA, one gift at a time.

Our Shared Purpose: Build healthier communities. Shape the future of healthcare.

Southlake Health

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka. Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada. With an annual operating budget of over $500 million, we care for one of Ontario’s most rapidly growing and aging populations and have developed an exciting plan for new facilities to serve our communities into the future. A member of the Southlake Community Ontario Health Team, we are working with our partners to deliver connected care to northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.

Southlake Health Foundation

Since the inception of Southlake Health Foundation in 1980, more than $260 million has been raised in support of Southlake Health. Working with members of our communities, volunteers, our Southlake Family and our dedicated donors, Southlake Health Foundation will continue to support the most urgent needs of our hospital, including things like life-saving medical equipment and technology, infrastructure upgrades and expansions, patient programs, and staff education, all for the goal of providing leading edge care for patients and families, close to home.

The Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for supervising all accounting functions and the monitoring, analysis and reporting of organizational activities which includes, but is not limited to, financial statements, campaign and endowment activities. The incumbent will provide reporting of production, revenue, expenses, and variances to budgets and forecasts. The position is also responsible for the annual budget process, preparation of the HST claims, and audit deliverables. The incumbent is expected to observe established record-keeping accounting procedures, ensuring that document destruction complies with CRA and privacy requirements as well as supervising the Accounting/Finance Assistant.

Qualifications and Experience

• Completion of post-secondary Education in Accounting or Finance, and/or actively pursuing a professional accounting designation, preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of hands on accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of ASPE NPO and CRA guidelines for non-profit organizations
• Keen understanding of current finance and accounting principles in the not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of and experience in Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge, mandatory
• Strong Excel skills, including ability to work with Pivot tables
• Proficient in the use of all corporate MS-Office productivity tools, e.g. Word, PowerPoint
• Evidence of the ability to design and implement custom reports from Financial Edge
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Proven ability to exercise diplomacy and good judgment as part of excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to different levels of stakeholders
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple and changing demands
• Exemplary attention to detail with excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently using an above average level of initiative coupled with the ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of Southlake Foundation
• If you have the qualifications, commitment, and passion to join us and raise the bar for healthcare philanthropy in our communities, we would like to hear from you. It is an exciting time to be at Southlake! We offer a competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications, plus a comprehensive benefits package and defined-benefit pension program.

Southlake Health is fully committed to a culture of belonging and an inclusive environment that encourages every team member to lead within their role, generate innovative ideas that reinforce our mission and goal to create a healthy workplace where our community can thrive.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify the Human Resources Department when contacted for an interview. The People, Culture and Experience team will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process, which will enable you to be assessed fairly and equitably.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We prioritize a people-first workplace culture which emphasizes equity and inclusion throughout our hiring process. To ensure fairness and transparency, all applications are reviewed and assessed by our dedicated team of recruiters and hiring managers, not by artificial intelligence (AI). We value the unique perspective each candidate brings to our organization.

Health & Safety Workplace Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of all Southlake Health employees to work safely and promote health and safety in the workplace. Employees must adhere to the duties of workers, as stipulated in Section 28 of the OH&S Act, as well as all Southlake OH&S policies and procedures. Must be able to perform all necessary bona fide duties for the position, as outlined in the position guide. Must review and be capable of performing duties as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis for the position as a condition of offer. Proven ability to attend work regularly as per the Attendance Support Policy.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Southlake Health is fully dedicated to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices. We welcome candidates who identify with equity-seeking groups, including women, racialized individuals, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and those from the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Any information provided will be kept confidential and used appropriately in our recruitment process.

Anti-Oppression/Anti-Racism at Southlake Health

Southlake Health is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity of York Region and strongly encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and from those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to a further diversification of ideas.

Accommodation & Diversity in the Workplace

At Southlake Health, we are committed to promoting employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment practices is a key aspect of our search process. The current posting is seeking candidates who identify with the following equity-seeking groups: women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. If you are of the aforementioned identities and feel comfortable making it known, you may choose to self-identify as a member of a designated group. Any information directly related to you is kept confidential and used safely to inform our recruitment process towards being an equal opportunity employer.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your submission. We appreciate your interest in joining Southlake Health!