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 Foundation in 1980, more than $213 million dollars has been raised in support of Southlake Health. Working with members of the community, hundreds of volunteers, the Southlake Family and our incredible donors, Southlake Foundation will continue to support life-saving medical equipment, infrastructure upgrades and expansions, and patient programs, all for the goal of providing leading edge care for patients and families, close to home. For more information visit: southlakefoundation.ca.

The Position

The Manager, Finance is responsible for supervising all accounting functions and the monitoring, analysis and reporting of organizational activities which includes, but is not limited to, financial, campaign, endowment and granting activities. Also key responsibilities of the role are financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, oversight of the annual budget process, preparation of HST claims and audit deliverables, and adherence to required CRA and privacy requirements with respect to record-keeping. Reporting to the Director, Finance & Corporate Services, the incumbent will supervise the Accounting Assistant and 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.