Director Of Financial Operations

Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Director – Provincial Corporate Accounting and Financial Reporting, the Director – Corporate Accounting, Treasury & Projects is a member of the Senior Director’s leadership team, providing strategic and operational leadership for corporate accounting, capital accounting, treasury management, and key financial projects and initiatives within Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NLHS). The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the delivery of accurate, timely, and reliable financial services across NLHS and its related entities, ensuring effective financial controls, sound financial stewardship, strong treasury management, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.Working collaboratively with Provincial Directors and leaders across NLHS, the Director will provide strategic direction and oversight of provincial corporate accounting functions, capital accounting and reporting, cash management, banking operations, financial processes, and corporate financial initiatives. The role will lead and support strategic projects, organizational transformation, process improvements, and the development and implementation of financial strategies that strengthen financial accountability, operational effectiveness, and long-term financial sustainability. Through effective leadership, collaboration, and financial expertise, the Director will support NLHS in achieving its organizational objectives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and sustainable financial services that support the organization's healthcare mandate.

Specific accountabilities for this role encompass the following themes:

Strategic Planning and Service Management

Provincial Corporate Accounting Leadership

Capital Accounting and Financial Reporting

Banking Operations and Financial Administration

Financial Reporting and Regulatory Compliance

Policy and Procedure Development and Implementation

Annual Financial Audit Coordination and Support

Internal Controls and Financial Risk Management

Financial Process Optimization and Standardization

Strategic Financial Projects and Initiatives

Interdepartmental Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

Financial Communications and Advisory Services

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Planning Integration

Financial Governance, Stewardship and Accountability

Operational Planning and Strategic Guidance

Issue Resolution and Risk Mitigation

Continuous Improvement and Service Excellence

Talent Management, Leadership and Employee Engagement

Organizational Change Management and Project Implementation

Compliance with Accounting Standards, Policies and Regulatory Requirements

Sustainable Financial Services and Operational Effectiveness

Job Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Commerce or Business Administration Degree is required.

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation as well as a member in good standing with the Chartered Professional Accountants Association of Newfoundlandand Labrador is required.

Master’s degree is preferred.

Experience
Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership and management experience in corporate accounting, financial management, treasury operations, capital accounting, or related financial functions.

Considerable experience in financial management within a large, complex organization, preferably within the healthcare sector.

Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, financial controls, audit coordination, budgeting, and financial policy development and implementation.

Experience leading strategic financial initiatives, complex projects, process improvements, and organizational change.

Demonstrated experience providing strategic financial advice and leadership to senior management and diverse organizational stakeholders.

Competencies (Knowledge, skills & Abilities)
Demonstrated interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting strict timelines is required.

Candidate is a passionate, empathetic leader with exceptional business acumen and interpersonal skills, as well as a commitment to the LEADS Framework.
They must also demonstrate the key skills, behaviors, abilities, and knowledge outlined in the five domains of the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.

Other
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required