Vice-President, Financial Services, Technology and Systems Integration

Situated in the beautiful Ottawa Valley, the Town of Renfrew offers the benefits of a small community with easy access to Ottawa within 45 minutes.  Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is committed to progressive leadership in the delivery of rural health care. RVH offers a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services, including regional programs in nephrology and oncology. We have been recognized nationally for our commitment to excellence and patient and family centered care.  Due to an upcoming retirement, we are currently recruiting a dedicated financial leader to join our senior leadership team on a permanent, full-time basis as the Vice President (VP) Financial Services, Technology and Systems Integration.

There are a lot of advantages to working at RVH, including a generous benefits package and defined-benefits pension (HOOPP), education funds available to every staff member every year, an on-site modern gym open 24/7, and regular staff recognition, appreciation and wellness activities. But what really makes us proud to be part of RVH is our culture. We are people who provide excellent care for patients and their families, who support each other and our teams, keep each other safe, and are committed to our reputation as a model of excellence in health care. We are very proud of our high retention rate and are continuously grateful for the amazing support of our community.

Named the ‘Most Welcoming Town 2017’, the Town of Renfrew provides an exceptional quality of life including a thriving business sector with unique shopping exemplified by the town’s historic buildings and specialized shops. Located in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario’s adventure playground, Renfrew is situated only minutes away from pristine waterways, woodlands, and forests, with the amenities of Ottawa close at hand.

Reporting to the President and CEO, you will provide strategic and operational guidance to the hospital and Foundation on all financial matters. Your mandate will be to maintain internal control of all financial processes, ensuring the highest standards are achieved.  You will be responsible for the preparation and submission of all financial reports, with responsibility to a multitude of internal and external partners.  As the executive lead for financial services, you will report regularly to the Hospital Board of Directors, as well as offer leadership and support to the RVH Foundation.

This is an opportunity for an engaged, results oriented leader with a track record of fiscally responsible management and a commitment to ongoing learning and development, to work closely with a passionate hospital team, to deliver high-quality care and outstanding patient experience.  

Given the breadth of this role, preference will be given to candidates who possess the following skills, qualification, and experience:

• Post-secondary degree in a related field, supported by a professional accounting designation (CPA).  You will stand out with a Masters Degree in Health Administration or a combination of formal education and leadership experience in healthcare.
• In-depth working knowledge of budgeting process, statistical and financial reporting, variance analysis, capital planning and associated accounting and auditing, preferably in hospital sector or similarly complex public sector environment.
• Proven leadership of an effective financial team, preferably in the hospital sector or similarly complex public sector environment.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, deadline-oriented environment
• Proven experience in the development of financial policy, procedures and guidelines
• Experience in change management and ability to lead through transitions
• Effective verbal and written communicator with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Significant experience building partnerships and collaborations on a regional and/or provincial level is an asset.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task in a high volume, results oriented environment
• A demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education
• Access to a vehicle and current valid Criminal Reference Check Mandatory.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by March 22, 2024 to hr@renfrewhosp.com, on our website at www.renfrewhosp.com/jobpostings, or to Alison Green, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Compliance with RVH vaccination policy and a recent satisfactory vulnerable sector check are required. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.