finance officer

*Reports to: Chief Operating Officer*

*Nature and scope:*

The Finance Officer is a key position within the QEH Foundation, responsible for preparing and analyzing financial reports, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the Foundation's accounting functions, and supporting its mission to raise funds for medical equipment at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. This role directly contributes to the Foundation's core values of accountability, respect, trust, integrity, leadership, and thankfulness.

*Primary Responsibilities:*

· Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and annual reports for management, the Board, and auditors.

· Responsible for government filings, donor funds tracking, and expense management.

· Maintain and track all Designated, Donor Directed, and Endowment Funds.

· Expense Management: Cost tracking, payable, and payment processing.

· Manage medical equipment budgets and purchases.

· Optimize database and accounting software, and financial operations.

· Prepare and manage all financial requirements for the US Friends of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital

· Ensure compliance with GAAP, relevant regulations, and charitable laws.

· Maintain internal controls and stay updated on accounting standards.

· Conduct financial analysis for Foundation Executives, Directors, and Board.

· Develop and manage budgets for donations ($4-7M), investments ($2-4M), operating ($2M) expenses, and equipment ($3-6M).

· Produce forecasts, progress reports, and performance metrics to assess the Foundation's financial health.

· Assist in preparing cash flow reports, statements, and estimates.

*Qualifications:*

· Recognized post-secondary degree in business administration or related field.

· A Professional Accounting Designation or working towards one, and/or significant operational experience would be considered an asset.

· Minimum 3 years of experience in an accounting or financial administrative position.

· Proficient in preparing financial statements, reconciliations, audited statements, and budgets.

· Advanced skills in spreadsheet creation (analysis tools, pivot tables, complex formulas).

· Experience in database management, with knowledge of Blackbaud?s Financial Edge and Raiser?s Edge an asset.

*Core Competencies:*

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills, are essential. They will demonstrate high initiative, personal responsibility, and sound judgment, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

*Organizational Culture & Values:*

At the QEH Foundation, we are dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. We uphold a culture of integrity, reliability, and excellence, ensuring that respect and professionalism guide all our interactions. As a charity, building strong relationships is at the heart of our mission. We value meaningful connections with donors, volunteers, and partners, and we actively participate in events and activities that celebrate and strengthen these relationships.

QEH Foundation is an equal opportunities employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any additional protected characteristic as outlined by law.

*Working Environment and Conditions:*

· Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with occasional evening/weekend hours during special events or campaigns

· Participate/attend foundation signature events

· This position is based in the hospital foundation office

*Salary & Benefits:*

The QEH Foundation is a leading charity in PEI. By joining us you will have the opportunity to participate in benefits unmatched by most.

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