Humber River Health Foundation

Title: Director, Finance & Data Strategy

Location: Humber River Health Foundation: Wilson Site – 1235 Wilson Ave, Toronto
Work Model: Permanent, Full-time - Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office: Tuesday to Thursday)
Reports to: President & CEO, Jennifer Stewart
Start Date: ASAP

About Humber River Health Foundation

At Humber River Health Foundation (HRHF), we are driven by a bold mission: to inspire investment and partnerships that help transform patient care at North America’s most digital hospital. From robotic surgery to seniors’ care to world-leading innovation, our work directly impacts the lives of patients and families in our community and beyond.

When you join our team, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a passionate group of professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare, shaping the future of medicine, and making a tangible difference every day. We work hard, celebrate wins together, and share a common purpose: fueling innovation and compassionate care.

About the Role

We are looking for a Director, Finance & Data Strategy to bring both strategic vision and operational excellence to our finance function. This dynamic leadership role is at the heart of our operations, and acts as a driver for excellence in financial reporting and data analysis. Reporting directly to the President & CEO and part of the Senior Leadership team, the Director Finance & Data Strategy serves as a trusted partner on financial planning, budgeting, goal setting, KPI’s, and database oversite.

You’ll lead with a balance of rigor and creativity—ensuring strong financial stewardship, while also contributing to innovative approaches that maximize impact for our mission. You’ll collaborate closely with the Foundation senior leaders and play a key role in supporting organizational growth, donor confidence, and long-term sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership and oversight of all finance operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, accounts payable, funding grants, and Foundation financial management.
• Partner with the President & CEO and Foundation senior leaders on strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
• Lead the annual HRHF budget development and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Manage the year-end audit process and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and practices that drive efficiency and best practices.
• Mentor and guide a small but mighty finance & database team (3 direct reports), fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and empowerment.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support decision-making and long-term planning for Foundation budgeting and goal setting.
• Staff lead for the HRHF Finance & Audit Committee, preparing all Committee materials and managing all actions and decisions arising from F&A Committee Meetings.
• Main staff liaison with the external Investment Advisors, monitoring the investment accounts on a regular basis and maintaining a strong attention to investment fluctuations.
• Build and maintain a strong rapport with our banking partner, and structure digital banking and financial operations to peak efficiency.
• With input from Database Administrator and HRHF senior leaders, structures and oversees annual KPI’s for fundraising teams, and individual team members.
• Direct Liaison with the HRH Finance Team and works as a collaborative partner to prepare for and finalize monthly Financials for HRHF.
• Build strong relationships across the Foundation, Humber River Health senior leaders, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and trust in HRHF financial reporting.

What You Bring

• CPA designation (CA, CGA, or CMA).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a finance or accounting supervisory role, with responsibility for the full accounting cycle.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage, mentor, and inspire teams.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting standards and compliance requirements (experience in the non-profit/charity sector is an asset).
• Demonstrated success in budget development, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Experience managing audits and liaising with external auditors.
• Experience overseeing a CRM and optimizing data tracking and reporting.
• Excellent financial analysis and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Experience with Salesforce and/or Raiser’s Edge and Financial Edge is an asset.

Why Work at Humber River Health Foundation?

• Purpose-Driven Impact: Every day your work contributes directly to better patient care and innovation at one of Canada’s leading hospitals.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, mission-focused colleagues who are committed to excellence and love celebrating success.
• Flexibility & Balance: Hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration (Tues–Thurs) and flexibility for focused workdays.
• Growth & Learning: Opportunities for professional development, training, and leadership exposure.
• Inspiration at Work: Be part of an organization that is shaping the future of healthcare in Toronto and beyond.

Ready to apply? If you are a strategic finance leader excited by the opportunity to drive meaningful impact in healthcare philanthropy, we’d love to hear from you.

About Humber River Health Foundation   

Lighting New Ways in Healthcare. Humber River Health stands apart. As North America's most digital hospital, our state-of-the-art facility is enabling our physicians and staff to deliver healthcare in new and innovative ways and is a model of efficiency for hospitals around the world. Everything we do is designed to enhance not only outcomes but also the experiences of our patients and their families.   

Humber River Health Foundation raises funds to invest in the programs, technologies, and equipment that make our Hospital's superior patient care a reality. Since the day we opened our new facility we've proudly lit a new path forward, always innovating to continue lighting new ways in patient care well into the future. This spirit of innovation is powered by the Foundation's donors and volunteers, who share our vision for better healthcare and who recognize that investment is always needed for the next innovation as much as the last one.   

 
Please refer to the Foundation www.hrhfoundation.ca and the Humber River Health website www.hrh.ca for additional information. 

Interested applicants are required to apply online with a resume and cover letter at www.hrh.ca/careers before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. 

Humber River Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate your needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department for assistance.