Vice President, Finance, Administration & Operations

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Operations responsible for the financial stewardship, operational excellence, and administrative effectiveness of Health Sciences North Foundation (HSNF).

Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President, Finance, Administration & Operations will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Working collaboratively with the Foundation CEO, Board of Directors, Senior Leadership Team, Health Science North hospital leadership and Finance team as well as external collaborators, the Vice President serves as a strategic partner in advancing the Foundation’s mission by ensuring strong financial management, scalable operations, and the infrastructure required to support significant fundraising growth and campaign readiness.

The Vice-President oversees all financial functions including budgeting, forecasting, audit, and investment management, while also leading operational planning, performance measurement, and administrative systems. This executive plays a central role in Board and committee governance, human resources, and the systems evolution required to support a growing organization.

Most importantly, the Vice-President is the primary operational and financial interface with Health Sciences North (HSN), ensuring that all Foundation funding to the hospital is governed effectively, aligned with donor intent, and supported by clear agreements, reporting, and accountability.

This is a pivotal moment to join Health Sciences North Foundation. The Foundation has successfully completed a significant amalgamation, established an ambitious new strategic direction,



achieved national accreditation through Imagine Canada and demonstrated considerable growth through the increasing sophistication of its fundraising programs. The next phase will be even more significant. HSNF is preparing for a transformational campaign, continued growth in annual fundraising and a substantially expanded role in supporting the future of healthcare, research and capital development in Northeastern Ontario. Achieving that ambition will require the Foundation itself to continue to evolve and build the capacity needed for the future.

The Vice-President, Finance, Administration & Operations will be a critical architect of that future.

For the right leader, this is an opportunity to combine financial and operational leadership with strategy, organizational development and purpose, helping create a stronger and more sophisticated Foundation capable of supporting one of the most important periods of healthcare transformation in Northern Ontario and advancing A Healthier North for generations to come.

The position is based at the HSN Foundation office in Sudbury, with flexibility for some remote work if necessary.

- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial functions, including:
- Annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning
- Forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting
- Financial controls, compliance,



and risk management

- Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial reports for the Board of Directors and Finance, Audit & Investment Committee
- Oversee the annual audit process and ensure adherence to all regulatory and reporting requirements, including CRA charitable registration compliance
- Ensure robust internal controls and financial policies that protect donor funds and uphold public trust
- Partner with the CEO and Board to align financial strategy with organizational priorities, including campaign readiness
- Support the development of sustainable funding models to enable long-term growth
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation including the Charities Accounting Act, Income Tax Act charitable provisions, and Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
- Provide oversight of the Foundation’s investment portfolio in alignment with Board-approved policies and risk tolerance
- Work closely with external investment managers and advisors to:

- Monitor performance and ensure alignment with the Investment Policy Statement (IPS)
- Deliver clear and transparent reporting to the Finance, Audit & Investment Committee

- Lead or support the development and ongoing refinement of the Investment Policy Statement
- Ensure appropriate governance, transparency, and stewardship of endowed and non-endowed funds

Strategic Leadership, Board & Committee Governance Support

- Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team
- Contribute to organizational strategy, including campaign planning and long-term growth initiatives
- Provide insight and recommendations to the CEO and Board on financial and operational strategy

📌 Vice President, Finance, Administration (Canada)
🏢 Hsnsudbury
📍 Canada