About The Role:Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Director Finance & Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for Bethany's accounting, financial operations, and financial planning and analysis functions within a complex continuing care and seniors' services organization, ensuring financial stewardship supports high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and organizational sustainability. Proven success leading finance functions at the Director level or equivalent senior leadership role is required.
The position emphasizes forward-looking financial analysis, accounting integrity, effective business partnership, sound financial controls, disciplined processes, and service excellence to support strategic decision-making and stewardship of organizational resources.
What You Will Do:Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, you will:
Financial Planning and Analysis
- Lead organization-wide operating and capital budgets, incorporating resident occupancy, labour utilization, provincial funding, and long-term strategic planning for continuing care operations.
- Oversee rolling forecasts, multi-year financial plans, and scenario modelling.
- Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Support business cases, investment evaluations, and funding decisions.
Financial Reporting
- Provide financial reporting and analysis to Executive Leadership Team, the Finance & Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors, translating financial results into operational insights.
- Lead management discussion and analysis (MD&A).
- Ensure reporting complies with organizational and external requirements.
Financial Operations
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
- Maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Lead the internal controls over financial reporting program.
- Coordinate external audits and audit readiness.
- Ensure compliance with the Continuing Care Act, funding agreements, not-for-profit reporting requirements, internal controls, and external audit standards.
Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement
- Optimize Workday and related financial systems.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives across Finance.
Treasury and Cash Management
- Monitor cash flow and liquidity.
- Partner with the CFO on banking and working capital.
Team Leadership and Service Excellence
- Develop and coach a high-performing Finance team.
- Establish clear goals and performance expectations.
- Partner with operational leaders to support decision-making.
What You Bring:Education and Professional Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- CPA designation (or recognized international equivalent with eligibility for rapid transfer via reciprocal agreements).
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including significant demonstrated experience as a Director or equivalent senior finance leader with responsibility for accounting, FP&A, financial operations, and team leadership.
- 3+ years in a senior finance leadership role.
- Experience within continuing care, long-term care, seniors housing, publicly funded healthcare, or another complex healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems; Workday is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of healthcare funding models, government grants, accommodation charges, labour cost drivers, and financial stewardship within not-for-profit healthcare organizations.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development.
- Commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position Information:Location:Calgary, Alberta
Site:Corporate office
Site Address:100 - 2915 26th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2B 2W6
Classification:Director of Finance & Controller (DIR-CP64-003) - Corporate Office
FTE:1.00
Non- Union/Union:Department/Unit:Office of the CFO
Time Type:Full time
Position Type:Permanent
Shift & Hours of Work:Shift per Cycle:Monday - Friday
Position Start Date:2026-08-31
Position End Date: 
