Manager, Finance/Controller - Treasury
Join the #2 globally ranked Children's Hospital as reported by Newsweek and Canada's most research-intensive hospital where discoveries are being translated to leading, specialized care. We are looking for a dynamic, service-oriented individual who is eager to learn and expand on current skill sets within finance in the healthcare industry and in doing so support the critical mission and realization of our vision.
Working at The Hospital for Sick Children (the "Hospital") is not just a job - it's an opportunity to grow as a professional, as a person, and build meaningful relationships with diverse team members across the organization. Our staff are our greatest strength as they form our vision, carry out our mission and represent our values.
We are currently looking for a Manager, Finance/Controller - Treasury to join our financeteam, reporting to the Director, Corporate Finance & Treasury. In this role you will be responsible for the oversight, accounting and reporting of the Hospital employee pension plan, the SickKids Centre for Community Mental Health ("CCMH") pension plan, investments held by the Hospital and the Hospital for Sick Children Foundation (the "Foundation") as well as other key treasury functions including cash management.
At SickKids, we value and respect flexible working arrangements including opportunities to work remotely. Flexible working arrangements vary by role and responsibilities and in this particular role in finance, the majority of work can be accomplished remotely.
Here's What You'll Get to Do:
- Monitor and oversee the multi-billion dollar investment portfolio of the Hospital and the Foundation by monitoring and reporting on investment manager performance in line with investment strategies
- Work closely with the custodian to implement asset allocation decisions made by the Board
- Determine and monitor the foreign currency exposures of the investment portfolios and execute derivative contracts to hedge foreign currency exposures
- Lead the financial accounting and reporting of the Hospital and the CCMH employee pension plans (including year-end audit) working closely with external actuaries to evaluate the financial health of the plan
- Prepare quarterly package for Investment and Pension Committee (the "Committee") of the Board, including investment performance reports and other key updates
- Responsible for the monthly accounting, reporting, analysis and reconciliations of investments and pension, including the preparation of reports for senior management
- Monitor the available cash of the Hospital including the development of comprehensive cash flow forecasts to help inform short-term cash management investment decisions
- Recommend short-term cash management strategies to CCMH management
- Oversee the accounting and reporting on Hospital-issued debt, including supporting the analysis and potential issuance of future debt
- Prepare investment and pension forecasts and multi-year budgets for the Hospital's operating and cash flow plans
- Support the Hospital's annual year-end external audit with financial statement preparation and notes disclosures
- Manage the Hospital & CCMH's relationship with external parties such as the custodian and banks, credit rating agency, investment managers, pension plan providers, payment card providers, actuaries and external auditors
- Partner with other finance teams and departments across the Hospital including the Human Resources Benefits team
- Manage a team of direct reports and actively engage in critical leadership and management activities including objective setting, performance monitoring, and growth and development
- Oversee all bank transfers and payment of fees related to investments and pensions
- Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting as requested by the Committee and other duties as required
Here's What You'll Need:
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration required
- Completion of a recognized accounting designation (i.e., CPA) required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with internal and external stakeholders, and all levels within the organization is required
- Strong analytical skills, organized, proactive, results-oriented, and able to deliver on tight deadlines is required
- Highly computer literate and proficient with the MS office suite, especially Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives
Assets
- Experience in pension and/or investment accounting a strong asset
- Experience with PeopleSoft, PowerBI, and Qlikview is an asset
- Experience in a large, complex organization is an asset
- Experience in healthcare or the broader public sector is an asset
Here's What You'll Love:
Benefits
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage; including but not limited to, health and dental benefits. The benefits offered will be discussed at the time of position offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
Impact
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid (primarily remote)