Director, Finance

St Thomas Elgin General Hospital

$110K — $130K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation required
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field preferred
  • 8+ years of leadership experience in finance or related functions
  • Proven strategic financial leadership and decision-making capabilities
  • In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial stewardship
  • Experience in leading organizational change and improvement initiatives
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build effective relationships

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for financial and business service functions
  • Support operational and strategic objectives alignment with organizational mission
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
  • Identify opportunities to enhance business processes
  • Collaborate with leaders for performance measurement and decision support
  • Oversee effective stewardship of organizational resources
  • Engage stakeholders at all levels through effective communication

Benefits

  • Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Paid vacation and comprehensive benefits plan
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to Health and Wellness 360 Program including onsite social worker
  • Wellness activities such as yoga and mindfulness sessions
  • Access to walking track and hospital gym
  • Opportunity to contribute to a compassionate workplace
Full Job Description
Posting Dates: September 1, 2026 - September 14, 2026

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

The Director, Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of assigned corporate and business service functions, applying broad financial and business expertise to advance organizational priorities. The role supports the achievement of operational and strategic objectives through leadership, guidance, and decision support, in alignment with STEGH's mission, vision, and values.

The Director, Finance fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Through strategic leadership, planning, performance measurement, and the use of data-driven insights, the Director supports informed decision-making, operational excellence, and the effective stewardship of organizational resources. Working collaboratively with leaders across the organization, the Director identifies opportunities to enhance business processes, strengthen organizational performance, and advance STEGH's strategic priorities.

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or related functions, including experience in a senior leadership role.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide strategic financial leadership and support organizational decision-making through financial analysis, planning, forecasting, and performance measurement.
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, and financial stewardship principles.
  • Demonstrated experience leading organizational change, continuous improvement initiatives, and operational optimization.
  • Experience leading and developing high-performing teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Proven ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with leaders, physicians, staff, external partners, and other stakeholders.
  • Strong business acumen with demonstrated experience in planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and communicate effectively to diverse audiences.
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, presentation, and influence skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and evolving environment.
  • Experience working in a Lean environment; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification is considered an asset.
  • Demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership, emotional intelligence, and continuous learning.
  • Knowledge of the Ontario healthcare sector, including applicable legislation, regulations, and funding methodologies, is considered an asset.
  • Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance in accordance with the Attendance Support Program.
  • Acceptable performance record aligned with STEGH's values and Code of Conduct.


HOURS:

The successful candidate will work Monday - Friday (37.5 hours weekly) with a willingness to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the Hospital. This position is also required to participate in the leadership on-call rotation.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • Full Time Status: Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Access to our Health and Wellness 360 Program including an onsite social worker
  • Yoga, stretching, mindfulness sessions, and much more!
  • Access to a walking track, exercise circuits and the hospital gym
  • An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse, and talented workplace
  • Be a part of a team environment where ideas for continuous improvement are encouraged and heard


Ready to Join the Team? Apply today!

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