Job Description
IMMEDIATE INTERIM OPPORTUNITY Interim Director of Finance Reports to: VP Corporate Services Duration: 4 - 6 months Location: Peterborough, ON Hybrid working Accommodation and KM covered Our client is a well-respected community hospital. They are looking for a seasoned leader to support the VP Corporate Services providing critical expertise and leadership to help the team through a period of transformation. This assignment will be both operational and change based as our client is looking for you to lead and reshape a small team and lean into some critical projects to improve the efficiency and value of the finance function. The assignment requires a strong collaborative and experienced leader who has the courage to think differently and who can cultivate partnerships for positive change. Functions reporting to the Director include case costing, treasury, general accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable/billing and supply chain management. If you enjoy a challenge and are looking to utilize your deep hospital experience to help an organization working through significant financial and operational issues, then this will be a great assignment for you. KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Coach, lead, and inspire a small and talented team through a period of transition. Assess all current processes and provide key insight and action opportunities to improve the efficiency of the finance function. Coordinate processes to determine the issues and scope of analytical reports. Prepares and/or directs the analysis and compilation of financial information to hospital leaders, the VP Corporate Services, and the Board as required. Oversees and is responsible for the financial processes/policies and internal controls of financial reporting systems, control of assets, and expenditure controls, as well as ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, MIS reporting, and Broader Public Sector directives Oversee the AP and AR functions and provide financial expertise to support new operational and capital investments. Lead a review of MIS trial balance accuracy. Lead a review of costs for the organization including costs per patient. Review the payroll function in preparation for a potential migration. Mitigates risk by ensuring compliance with regulatory agencies, audit, legal, tax, etc. Ensures that all remittances, including HST and other government requirements, are current. Managing cash flow, including receivables and payables management. This includes appropriate investment of excess cash, management of credit facilities and regular reporting on short- and long-term cash flow forecasts. EDUCATION ANF EXPERIENCE: Accounting designation CPA is an asset. At least 7 to 10 years of experience at an equivalent level. Exceptional coach and people leader. Strong working knowledge of MOHLTC funding is preferred. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). Strong project oversight and change management skills with a track record of leading and coaching effective teams through change. PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO: Interim.ApplicationsLHHknightsbridge.com (SubjecT: Job Title) LHH Knightsbridge Interim Management is a service to help our clients address a wide range of scenarios including leadership support due to sudden departures, driving key change initiatives or leading transformation projects. Our interim executives step in with minimal downtime to meet specific objectives and deliver results. All have held senior positions in the past and have now chosen to offer their unique depth and breadth of experience to organizations on a limited engagement basis. Follow the LHH Knightsbridge LinkedIn page and set up a job alert to learn about new Executive Interim opportunities. Lee Hecht Harrison Knightsbridge Corp. is committed to providing equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure a barrier-free recruitment process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and our AODA policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the hiring process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, please provide your accommodation needs in advance to the Recruitment Lead for this opportunity. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from people with disabilities, and we can provide accommodations during hiring processes. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Diversity means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected, as well as responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. June 2024