About The Role:
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, the Director Finance & Controller provides strategic and operational leadership for Bethany’s accounting, financial operations, and financial planning and analysis functions within a complex continuing care and seniors' services organization, ensuring financial stewardship supports high-quality resident care, regulatory compliance, and organizational sustainability. Proven success leading finance functions at the Director level or equivalent senior leadership role is required.
The position emphasizes forward-looking financial analysis, accounting integrity, effective business partnership, sound financial controls, disciplined processes, and service excellence to support strategic decision-making and stewardship of organizational resources.
What You Will Do:
Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer, you will:
Financial Planning and Analysis
Lead organization-wide operating and capital budgets, incorporating resident occupancy, labour utilization, provincial funding, and long-term strategic planning for continuing care operations.
Oversee rolling forecasts, multi-year financial plans, and scenario modelling.
Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
Support business cases, investment evaluations, and funding decisions.
Financial Reporting
Provide financial reporting and analysis to Executive Leadership Team, the Finance & Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors, translating financial results into operational insights.
Lead management discussion and analysis (MD&A).
Ensure reporting complies with organizational and external requirements.
Financial Operations
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, revenue recognition, and reconciliations.
Maintain effective financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Compliance and Risk Management
Lead the internal controls over financial reporting program.
Coordinate external audits and audit readiness.
Ensure compliance with the Continuing Care Act, funding agreements, not-for-profit reporting requirements, internal controls, and external audit standards.
Financial Systems and Continuous Improvement
Treasury and Cash Management
Team Leadership and Service Excellence
Develop and coach a high-performing Finance team.
Establish clear goals and performance expectations.
Partner with operational leaders to support decision-making.
What You Bring:
Education and Professional Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline.
CPA designation (or recognized international equivalent with eligibility for rapid transfer via reciprocal agreements).
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including significant demonstrated experience as a Director or equivalent senior finance leader with responsibility for accounting, FP&A, financial operations, and team leadership.
3+ years in a senior finance leadership role.
Experience within continuing care, long-term care, seniors housing, publicly funded healthcare, or another complex healthcare environment is strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems; Workday is an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of healthcare funding models, government grants, accommodation charges, labour cost drivers, and financial stewardship within not-for-profit healthcare organizations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development.
Commitment to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Position Information:
Location:
Calgary, Alberta
Site:
Corporate office
Site Address:
100 – 2915 26th Ave SE, Calgary, AB, T2B 2W6
Classification:
Director of Finance & Controller (DIR-CP64-003) - Corporate Office
FTE:
1.00
Non- Union/Union:
Department/Unit:
Office of the CFO
Time Type:
Full time
Position Type:
Permanent
Shift & Hours of Work:
0800-1615
Shift per Cycle:
Monday - Friday
Position Start Date:
2026-08-31
Position End Date:
All applicants are thanked for their interest. Only those selected to move forward will be contacted.
Bethany Care Society is an equal opportunity employer.
Successful candidates will be required to obtain a Criminal Background Check and provide proof of all mandatory immunizations.
Bethany Care Society complies with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA). By forwarding your resume to Bethany you are consenting to the collection and use of your personal information for this job competition. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
