We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial reporting, planning, and administrative operations for a healthcare-focused organization here in Edmonton, Alberta.

This role will provide strategic insight to support senior leadership and board decisions, while strengthening financial processes, controls, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will oversee core accounting functions, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, and will foster strong collaboration across leadership, human resources, funders, and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning to support operational priorities and organizational sustainability.

• Deliver clear financial reports, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership and the board.

• Evaluate funding structures, reporting obligations, and sector trends to identify financial impacts and support informed decision-making.

• Partner with leadership and human resources to assess compensation planning, staffing models, and the financial effects of workforce decisions.

• Oversee accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow management, and capital and operating budgets.

• Strengthen internal controls, financial policies, and reporting procedures to protect assets and maintain compliance with funder and audit requirements.

• Direct annual audit preparation and ensure financial records and processes remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

• Manage financial aspects of vendor agreements, purchasing activities, insurance, leases, and related corporate administration functions.

• Build, mentor, and lead a finance and corporate services team committed to accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.

• Current Canadian accounting designation, such as CPA or an equivalent legacy designation.

• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in accounting, financial reporting, and organizational financial management.

• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling, and ad hoc financial analysis.

• Experience preparing grant and government funding reports and working with public-sector or funded program requirements.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, audit practices, and compliance standards within a complex organization.

• Proven ability to translate financial data into practical recommendations for senior leaders and board-level stakeholders.

• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate across finance, operations, and human resources functions.

If this role sounds like you, please apply today!!

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