Director, Finance & Operations

at  The Louis Brier Home and Hospital

WHO ARE WE

Located in the Oakridge area of Vancouver, B.C., Louis Brier Home and Hospital is a 215-bed accredited residential care facility situated next to the Weinberg Residence, which is home to 40 assisted living and 20 private pay complex care residents.
Our Mission at Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH & WR) is to provide compassionate and person-centred care prioritizing quality, safety and innovation, guided by Jewish traditions and values.
Our Vision is to be recognized as a centre of excellence and leaders in healthcare.
Our Values – “CHAI” Hebrew word for LIFE.

Caring

• We ‘Show It.’

Health, Safety and Wellness

• We ‘Do It Right.’

Accountability

• We ‘Own It.’

Integrity

• We ‘Do What’s Right.’

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree and a recognized Accounting professional designation supplemented by a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience, in progressive leadership roles.
• Experience in information technology, purchasing practice, inventory control systems, decision support and analysis, payroll, and compensation systems.
• Financial management experience in a healthcare or public sector environment, as well as knowledge of quality improvement processes, government budgeting and reporting requirements are required.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

This position is one of three Directors reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The Director of Finance and Operations provides leadership to the organization and the Board of Directors regarding fiscal management strategies/initiatives to meet the goals and objectives for both facilities. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for two key areas:

• Financial Management: Providing financial leadership and management to the staff and management of the Louis Brier Home and Hospital and Weinberg Residence (LBHH/WR).

Within the context of a resident-and-family-centred care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, the mission, vision, and values of LBHH/WR, the Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the following:

• All corporate financing functions and business development with partners and potential partners of the LBHH/WR.
• Ensuring all aspects of corporate fund management and financial assurance such as investments, financing, cash flow management and balance sheet management.
• Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating all policies, procedures and practices relating to financial services, including budgets (operating and capital), finance (capital projects/renovations and ongoing operations), employee pay and benefits and information technology.
• Leading and managing the procurement and contract management process as well as overseeing all I.T functions across the organisation. Providing analysis and support to the leadership team to facilitate informed decision-making and sound financial management of operations. Writing and reviewing business cases, building and maintaining business partnerships for the organization and managing corporate business initiatives.
• Collaborating with others in the development of capital plans and monitoring their implementation as well as assisting with the acquisition of equipment and information systems.
• Operations – Support Services:

Support services are defined as Food Services, Housekeeping, Laundry, Stores and Building Services. The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible and accountable for ensuring that the highest standard of support services is provided to all residents and family of the facility. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating all activities of support services defined above. They are responsible for overseeing all aspects of support services, including the following:

• Providing strong leadership and oversight on all aspects of daily operations and key corporate functions.
• Providing leadership in strategic planning, developing the organization’s mission statement and philosophy, and in setting operational policies related to environmental conditions, cost controls, labour relations and standards of care. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating all activities of Support Services ensuring that nutritional, hygiene/safety, physical plant and operational needs are met.