Director, Finance - Southlake Health

For over 100 years, Southlake Health has been dedicated to building healthy communities through innovative care. While many things have changed over the years, our unwavering pride in our people, place, and performance has stood the test of time.

With a passionate team of 6,000 medical professionals, staff, volunteers, and students, we work together every day to deliver exceptional care close to home. We are here for everyone who walks through our doors, no matter where they are in their life journey. Our commitment extends beyond our walls, reaching every community we serve. Driven by our heartfelt dedication, we believe that everyone deserves the best care and the best experience.

As we look to the future, our vision remains clear: to grow alongside our communities. This vision is anchored in our commitment to put people first—pushing boundaries and embracing the latest medical advancements while ensuring we meet individuals where they are in life. Every innovation, treatment technique, and interaction is centered on our desire to provide the leading-edge care that patients expect and deserve.

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; and through our two advanced regional program, Cancer Care and Cardiac Care, serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Southlake is embarking on a Finance transformation to modernize systems, improve processes, and position Finance as a strategic enabler across the organization. The Director of Finance will play a critical leadership role in designing and implementing this transformation championing best practices in financial management, driving operational efficiency, and building the capabilities needed to support Southlake’s future. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Finance at Southlake and play a key role in enabling our mission of delivering exceptional care to our patients and community.

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Finance contributes to the financial stewardship and operational efficiency of Southlake Health by producing timely financial and operational reporting that supports strategic planning and informed decision-making across the organization. Committed to driving meaningful impact within both the hospital and the broader provincial health system, the Director applies sound financial expertise to strengthen fiscal responsibility, and advance organizational performance. Through close collaboration with clinical and non-clinical leaders, the Director leads the finance team in delivering robust analysis that supports prudent planning and effective resource allocation. Responsibilities include oversight of general accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury functions, case costing, and capital and financial planning. The Director is also accountable for coordinating the annual financial cycle, including budgets, audited financial statements, and mandatory reporting requirements, while upholding a comprehensive framework of internal controls and financial policies that ensure reporting integrity, mitigate risk, and promote transparency.

With a minimum of five years of progressive financial leadership at the management level in a hospital setting, the successful individual exemplifies a service-centered approach grounded in trust and collaboration. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams while fostering strong relationships across diverse stakeholder groups. The successful candidate will also demonstrate proven ability to lead teams through change and drive operational improvements. Exceptional analytical acumen, critical thinking and organizational capability, combined with the ability to influence, negotiate, and synthesize and communicate complex financial insights are essential. The preferred candidate will also possess the capacity to navigate complex relationships and drive performance within a highly regulated environment. A university degree in Business Administration or a recognized equivalent, along with a professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent), is required.

For additional information, or to apply for this outstanding opportunity, please submit your application and related materials to Jim Stonehouse, Partner or Pamela Colquhoun, Partner via Kathy Luu, Associate (kluu@boyden.com).

The salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. This is a current vacancy.

At Southlake (www.southlake.ca), we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.