Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer – Kensington Health

Kensington Health is a not-for-profit, community-based model of specialized healthcare services that creates consistently better health outcomes by tirelessly pursuing the best ways to respond to unmet health needs within the communities they serve. Kensington offers a diverse range of services including long-term care, hospice care and community care, cancer screening, diagnostic imaging, ophthalmology and eye tissue processing for transplants. Kensington Health is also the co-lead for the Mid-West Toronto Ontario Health Team, hosting the OHT’s Secretariat function.

Kensington Health is a proud teaching facility and academic centre of excellence, educating hundreds of learners each year. They have partnered with the University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University and Humber College, along with nine other universities and colleges, to provide educational experiences in a variety of professions, including nursing, medicine, personal care, social work, kinesiology, therapeutic recreation, nutrition, information technology and administration.

Kensington Health’s operating budget is $60M with 860 staff. The Kensington Health campus is located at 25 Brunswick Ave, located in the heart of Kensington Market. On the site formerly known as The Doctors Hospital, Kensington Health has been deeply rooted in the Kensington community for more than half a century, pioneering ambulatory, residential and community care in Toronto.

Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Officer, the Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will manage all of the administrative and financial affairs of the Kensington Health Centre and the Kensington Eye Institute.  The incumbent will direct, supervise and coordinate the functions and activies of the Finance and Facilities portfolios and ensure the security and safety of financial information for the Kensington Health Centre and Kensington Eye Institute.  In collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the Vice President, Finance & CFO will ensure and promote a range of services that meet the individual financial needs and expectations of the people we serve. 

Qualifications: 

CPA or CGA, with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in leadership of hospital clinical programs, long-term care, ambulatory, rehabilitation and/or complex healthcare environment. Master's Degree required, preferably MBA, MHA, MSc. or equivalent. 

Ability to lead and inspire a high-performing cross-functional team. Ability to plan and effectively control the financial operations of several institutional units. Ability to execute on a range of initiatives and inspire system level change. Exceptional relationship developer working with organizational partners to facilitate change while fostering a culture of creativity and innovation. Knowledge of the Provincial Health Care systm, in particular provincial funding and decision-making processes in order to support and drive strategic decision making at the organizational and partnership level would be an asset. A sound knowledge of accounting techniques, budget preparation, and administrative procedures. Strong project management experience, including demonstrated ability to efficiently plan, organize, and manage complex, multiple projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction. 

To express interest in this exciting opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume, in confidence, to https://www.miramsbecker.com/vp-finance-facilities-cfo-kensington-health.  For additional information contact Hayley Becker at hayley@miramsbecker.com or John King at john.king2@sympatico.ca. 

Kensington Health and Mirams Becker Inc. are equal opportunity employers committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We respect, encourage, and celebrate diversity. We are committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.