Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Job Number:  J0326-0349
Job Title: Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO)
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Location: Alliston, Ontario
Number of Open Positions: 1
Department: Administration
Union: Non-Union
Salary: $87.18 - $94.87/hour

Job Summary
Reporting to the CEO, the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (VP/CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team and provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership in support of the Hospital’s vision, mission, values and strategic priorities. The VP/CFO is accountable for the financial health and long-term sustainability of the organization, ensuring robust financial stewardship, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and performance oversight.
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VP/CFO participates in organizational strategic planning and priority setting, including the development and use of data-driven evaluation frameworks and Lean methodologies where appropriate.
The VP/CFO actively engages with Ontario Health, regional partners, and other healthcare providers to advance integrated, cost-effective delivery of high-quality patient care.
The incumbent models and demonstrates behaviours aligned with the Hospital’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Responsibilities
•    Provide assurance to the CEO and Board that appropriate financial controls, compliance frameworks, and fiscal management strategies are in place to meet legislative and mandated requirements.
•    Lead the development of multi-year financial plans, including operating and capital budgets.
•    Oversee a robust annual budget development process and implement reporting mechanisms to                s upport accountability  across the organization.
•    Ensure effective working capital management, cost containment strategies, and revenue optimization.
•    Direct external audit processes and ensure timely presentation of audited financial statements.
•    Maintain oversight of investments, insurance programs, banking agreements, procurement controls, and asset protection.
•    Ensure compliance with Ministry of Health funding policies, MIS standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
•    Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for corporate and support services within the assigned portfolio including Capital Development and Facility Operations.
•    Collaborate with the Executive Team in advancing the Quality Improvement Plan and other quality and safety initiatives.
•    Establish performance metrics, reporting frameworks, and analytics to support informed decision-making.
•    Partnership and system integration
•    Collaborate with the Hospital Foundation to support capital planning and strategic fundraising initiatives.
•    Provide executive oversight and strategic direction for People & Culture, leadership development, and people services  within the assigned portfolio
•    Ensure people strategies align with corporate goals, financial sustainability, and a high-performance, values-based culture
•    Build and sustain high-performing leadership teams within the portfolio.
•    Mentor and develop emerging leaders to support succession planning and organizational sustainability.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Health Administration preferred
• Professional Accounting Designation, CPA required; (CA preferred or CGA)
• University Degree in accounting, business administration or a related field
• Certified Health Executive (CHE) designation preferred.
• Leadership or executive education considered an asset.
• Minimum ten (10) years of progressive experience in financial business administration
• Minimum five (5) in a senior executive leadership role.
• Experience within a healthcare environment strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with a Board of Directors in a public sector environment.
• Experience managing diverse departments and complex portfolios
• Strong understanding of Ministry of Health funding models, healthcare financial reporting and MIS standards.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale change and transformation initiatives.

Skills and Abilities

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and systems-level perspective.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, risk management, and internal controls.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage effectively at Board and system levels.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven ability to translate data into meaningful insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-service portfolios.
• Skilled negotiator with experience managing vendor, consultant, and partnership agreements.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Strong change management and project leadership capabilities.
• Politically astute with the ability to navigate competing priorities and stakeholder interests.
• Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for patients, family and staff.
• Models’ behaviour that is aligned with the values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence) of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

Our Values

Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Stevenson Memorial Hospital.

• Integrity - We adhere to the highest ethical principles
• Compassion - We respond to our patients’ needs with empathy
• Accountability - We are accountable to one another and to our community
• Respect - We embrace the diversity of our patients, staff and community
• Excellence - We support a culture of distinction

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday. Weekend work may be required as needed.

This is a new position. Applications will be accepted until Monday, April 6, 2026.

Other:   Stevenson Memorial Hospital is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.   We encourage all qualified individuals to apply including visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2s+ persons, and anyone else who will contribute to a diverse workplace.

Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request by notifying Human Resources at (705) 434-3377 ext 3354.

As part of our mandatory screening process, SMH will require professional references, verification of academic training and professional accreditation along with a current vulnerable sector screening check. (or Criminal Record Check – dependent on role.)

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