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About our Client

Since 1977, the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation has been striving to turn dreams into reality for the team at the Institute, helping them to push the boundaries of research, care, prevention, and teaching.

The Foundation contributes to the advancement of key projects at the Montreal Heart Institute, allowing it to meet its priority needs by granting medical teams and researchers the funding they need to achieve great things.

Innovative projects funded by the Foundation have led to the treatment of countless patients with cardiovascular disease, particularly through the use of techniques that are less invasive, more preventive, and on the cutting edge of innovation and technology.

The Foundation raises and administers funds to support research, care, teaching, prevention, rehabilitation, and the assessment of new technology at the Montreal Heart Institute. We thereby promote excellence at this internationally renowned institution serving the entire Quebec community.

Culture and Values

Our pursuit of excellence is driven by commitment, integrity, openness, and respect, as well as good stewardship, accountability, and transparency in the management of the funds entrusted to us. Our sense of accomplishment is fuelled by the hard work of our many volunteers and the generosity of our donors. Driven by our values and our profound sense of commitment, we facilitate the innovative approach and longevity of the Montreal Heart Institute, a world-renowned, ultra-specialized cardiology hospital.

The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation team is made up of dedicated professionals who work hand in hand with the Institute to bring innovative projects to life.

Brief Description

Reporting to the PDG, the selected candidate will be responsible for the planning, management, and control of all of the following functions: budget, accounting, financial statements, cash management and bank accounts, payment of accounts, grants, placements, human resources support, remuneration and social benefits and office equipment and supplies according to the policies in force. This person will participate in the meetings of the audit, investment committees, the joint committee, the executive committee as well as those of the board of directors.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, preparation, and control of the annual budget and manage the allocation process of all operational expenses;
• Supervise the recording of accounting operations in the accounting books or appropriate registers and coordinate the development and updating of computerized accounting systems;
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyze deviations from budget forecasts and reports required by the different audit committees;
• Collaborate with the firm of external auditors selected by the board of directors;
• Coordinate the management of liquidity and bank accounts by maximizing the return on funds;
• Supervise the process of payment of accounts payable, approve each payment, and approval of transfers to suppliers according to established standards;
• Coordinate activities related to the annual granting of grants to the ICM, the control, and recording of grants paid, and the preparation of reports;
• Oversee accounting and investment control activities for all funds;
• Monitor the reconciliation and analysis of the lists provided by the custodian and the investment manager monthly and ensure their compliance;
• Supervise activities related to human resources management, compensation, and social benefits programs (overtime, sick days, social and statutory holidays, etc.);
• Supervise the management of office equipment and supplies and ensure that the equipment necessary for the proper functioning of the organization is obtained;
• Collaborate, through their knowledge of the tax plan, in the development of new sources of funding for the organization and support the employees of the Foundation on the tax level about the issuance of charitable donation receipts to donors.

Qualifications Required

Formation

• Hold a University Degree
• Hold a recognized accounting designation (CPA)

Professional experience

• Have a minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in similar functions
• Good knowledge of the philanthropic community, interest in working there and in being associated with the mission of the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation

Key Competencies

• Proficiency with the Office Suite
• Knowledge of the software Acomba, an asset
• Bilingualism both oral and written

Aptitude

• Demonstrate creativity and versatility
• Excellent autonomy, resourcefulness, and professional rigour
• Ability to analyze, plan and carry out several projects simultaneously within the set deadlines
• Positive attitude oriented towards results
• Know how to show initiative
• Ability to work in a team
• Occasionally available to work outside regular hours.

Why Join the Fondation de l’Institut de Cardiologie de Montréal

• Possibility of a work schedule of 3 or 4 days/week
• Contribute to the mission of an organization that has a significant impact on the lives of many patients with cardiovascular disease
• Collaborate with a dedicated, motivated, and committed team to the realization of several innovative projects
• Encourage the excellence of an institution of international calibre at the service of the Quebec community by allowing it to fully accomplish its mission of fighting cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the world.
• Each year, more than 26,000 of these sensitive hearts give their support to the Montreal Heart Institute Foundation

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