Senior Director, Operations Finance - Long-Term Care

Senior Director, Operations Finance - Long-Term Care

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve.  Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life! 

What Sienna Offers: We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work.  We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:  

• A competitive compensation and vacation package


• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits


• RRSP with Company Match


• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)


• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match


• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges


• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What You’ll Be Doing:   

Reporting to the Vice President, Operations Finance, the Senior Director, Operations Finance leads the financial planning, analysis, reporting and decision support for the Long-Term Care division. This role will partner with the Long-Term Care Senior Leaders to lead the preparation of monthly financial reports, budgets and forecasting as well as overseeing accounting systems and financial controls.  

The Senior Director, Operations Finance will maintain and improve financial controls and processes and be accountable for regulatory reporting and filing of statutory remittances.

How You’ll Succeed:

• Oversee all aspects of Operations Finance including property accounting, business analysis, regulatory and other statutory compliance and filings for the Long-Term Care Division.


• Collaborate and support the financial planning of the Long-Term Care Division’s Operating Plan.


• Drive and enhance KPI reporting for senior management.


• Support the financial accounting and reporting for acquisitions, debt and equity issuances.


• Develop scenario planning and sensitivity analyses around the long term care division’s financial performance.


• Oversee the consolidated annual budgeting and monthly/quarterly forecasting processes, including the formulation of central assumptions.


• Act as key Finance contact for managed homes and represent the company at managed homes’ management and Board meetings.


• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives and system upgrades within Finance and IT, and implement best practices to drive efficiency.


• Provide expert guidance to operating units to ensure consistent application of proper accounting/organizational policies and internal procedures.


• Provide  advice  and  guidance  on  accounting matters,  including  changes  to  financial  systems, processes and reporting.


• Support the relationship with external auditor to ensure an efficient quarterly review / annual audit process.


• Ensure effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with IFRS and applicable securities laws for financial reporting.


• Review and analyze regulatory announcements, seek clarification and advocate for support of Long-Term Care segment.


• Oversee regulatory reporting requirements, and adjust processes to meet changing reporting demands.


• Oversee the remittance of all other government related reporting/tax requirements in relation to Operations Finance including but not limited to Statistics Canada and HST remittance.


• As part of the senior leadership team, provide input into the overall business strategy of the organization and help set the strategic direction.


• Lead, develop, coach and manage a division of the Operations Finance team to execute on departmental strategy, tasks and initiatives.


• Provide mentoring and career development to team members to strengthen their capabilities, build functional expertise and foster a collaborative, values-driven team culture of high standards, strong productivity and innovation.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.


• CPA, CA designation required


• 12+ years of accounting/reporting experience in a public organization, including 6 years in a leadership role.


• Director experience for a minimum of 3-5 years


• Demonstrated experience developing strong, effective working relationships and networks with key internal/external stakeholders, senior leaders and relevant external organizations. 


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Exceptional technical accounting and financial analysis skills.


• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and respond effectively to changing demands.


• High degree of accountability and drive for operational excellence


• Strong communication skills including presentations, excellent listening skills and ease in establishing rapport.


• Exceptional program management skills with the ability to multi-task.


• Experience working with Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

What you need to know:

• Location: Markham Ontario


• Working Arrangement: 100% On-Site


• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.


• This posting is an existing vacancy


• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.  In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.