Director, Finance & Business Intelligence

JOB TITLE:
Director, Finance and Business Intelligence
STATUS:
Permanent, Full Time
LOCATION:
Home Office Based
Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario or National Capital Region, maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.
HOURS OF WORK:
35 hours/week (regular office hours)
GRADE:
Grade 11
The hiring range for this position ranges from $166,261.26 to $182,887.39, with the opportunity to grow within the broader salary range as you advance in your role.
About UsWorkplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a not-for-profit organization committed to protecting Ontario’s workers and businesses. It serves more than 174,000 member firms and 4.2 million workers across the agricultural, manufacturing and service sectors. A proud partner in the province’s occupational health and safety system and a trusted safety advisor since 1917, WSPS has a rich history of making workplaces safer.
Our focus on healthy workplaces extends to our own strong safety culture. We’re committed to helping employees thrive in a remote-first world, and we’re honoured to be recognized as a Great Place to Work for two consecutive years for 2024 and 2025.
Why Work with WSPSAs a member of our team, you'll benefit from a compensation package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy, motivated and safe. Highlights include:
Make a meaningful impact by supporting our mission to protect Ontario’s workers and businesses
Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
Comprehensive life and health benefits (100% company paid Health & Dental)
Generous vacation and leave entitlements (including paid time off over Christmas and New Year's, paid parental leave benefits)
And more!
RoleReporting to the CFO and Vice President, Corporate Services, this position is responsible for the strategic planning, leadership and oversight of the Finance, Accounting and Business Intelligence functions. The Director, Finance and Business Intelligence will work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support the achievement of the WSPS strategic plan. As future focused leader, this role plays an integral part in formulating best practices and process improvements while leveraging technology and tools for financial planning, accounting services, financial and business reporting.
ResponsibilitiesNote: Percentages refer to approximate % of time spent on each area, over the course of a given year.
1. TEAM LEADERSHIP, DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION (20%)
Provide leadership to Finance, Accounting and Business Intelligence managers. Guide and coach team members to effectively perform and achieve objectives.
Ensure the development of a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and motivated workforce in the team.
Ensure team structures, positions and skills are appropriate for delivery of the team’s and organization’s mandate.
Provide the necessary training, resources, and support to ensure that team members are continually developing and enhancing their capabilities.
Evaluate and lead the team through succession planning to ensure continuity in roles.
Review and analyze engagement results with a focus on solutions to increase employee engagement in satisfaction in the department. Assure strong employee engagement/satisfaction results in the department.
Collaborate with the team to ensure clear understanding and alignment related to changes within the organization.
Reinforces the WSPS vision and employees’ connection to that vision.
Lead multi-disciplinary project teams as needed.
Upholds and promotes ethical standards, integrity, and a strong sense of corporate responsibility as per WSPS policies and procedures.
2. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING (20%)
Develop strong customer and stakeholder relationships with all divisions/business units in the organization to support financial management, business intelligence processes, and continuous improvement efforts at WSPS.
Act as a liaison between WSPS and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD), representing WSPS’ interests while developing collaborative and effective relationships.
3. LEADERSHIP OF ACCOUNTING SERVICE DELIVERY (20%)
Lead the team responsible for the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of internal controls to safeguard the assets of WSPS and to mitigate business risks.
Review existing/new/proposed accounting policies to assess adherence to GAAP and well as consider operational impacts.
Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual internal and Board of Director financial statements, as well as preparation of annual external financial statements, ensuring the format and disclosure within statements are effective for decision-making, while adhering to GAAP requirements.
Identify areas for improvement in current systems required to comply with TPA reporting requirements and partner with appropriate functional areas to implement improvements.
Participate in TPA audit relating to both financial information provided to the Ministry and reporting of performance indicators.
Ensure effectiveness and efficiency of internal monitoring processes that assess accounting transactions for validity, completeness, accuracy and adherence to all government directives and WSPS policies to minimize risk of loss.
Ensure procurement policies and procedures comply with government directives.
Ensure consistent training and advice on procurement activities are communicated across the organization, including monitoring of emerging requirements as mandated by government for implementation and compliance.
Act as liaison with government agencies on procurement reporting requirements.
Participate in the design and management of an investment strategy to achieve strategic and financial goals of WSPS, including meeting cash flow requirements, while adhering to parameters set by government directives and internal policies.
4. LEADERSHIP OF BUDGETING, FINANCIAL REPORTING AND AUDIT PROCESS (20%)
Ensure the implementation of an accurate, efficient, and timely annual budget process and provide leadership to the organization in the preparation of an annual budget that adheres to ministry requirements.
Serve as liaison between WSPS and the Ministry for financial planning and Transfer Payment Agreement (TPA) reporting related matters.
Provide guidance to the executive and senior leadership teams during the budgeting process to achieve a balanced budget.
Ensure the implementation of an accurate, efficient, and timely forecasting process, including reporting to senior management in support of effective decision-making.
Oversee the preparation of forecast and spending reports, ensuring they are effective in communicating the organization’s financial position, highlighting any areas of risk, and recommending mitigation strategies.
Provide advice and develop recommendations on financial management practices across the organization.
Oversee monthly and quarterly variance analysis and develop recommendations for achieving a balanced budget at year-end.
Oversee analysis and develop recommendations on sales, contribution margins and pricing strategies.
Lead development of Ministry reporting packages, including annual business plan and quarterly reports, ensuring they meet all requirements.
Work closely with the external actuary in the annual employee future benefits valuation process to ensure accurate data is reflected in the valuation results and the reports are available for year-end audit and budgeting purposes.
Oversee the team leading the audit preparation process to ensure audit process and procedures performed are effective and efficient and to identify areas where documents/procedures can be updated to facilitate a more efficient audit process.
At year end audit, ensure appropriate documentation/supporting documents are available for auditor’s review and act as liaison between auditor and other WSPS departments where ownership of supporting information/documents does not lie within Corporate Services.
Stay current on financial standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations to ensure financial record systems are maintained in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as the designated standards of the government bodies.
5. LEADERSHIP OF BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (20%)
Oversee the collection, synthesis and analysis of data and metrics to inform senior management decision making, priority setting and investment strategies.
Regularly assess processes and systems used for the collection, synthesis, and analysis of data to promote effectiveness and efficiency.
Oversee the preparation of ministry reports ensuring all requirements are met, highlighting areas of potential under performance, and developing recommendations to address.
Oversee development of reporting tools, including dashboards and scorecards, that provide useful and timely information for decision making, as well as measure and report on the impact and value of WSPS activities.
Report on key performance metrics that show progress WSPS’ strategy and mandate and communicate the results across WSPS.
Oversee development and application of a WSPS framework for acquiring business intelligence on the market, industry, and our customers, to inform decision-making and business planning. Framework includes quantitative measurements, customer feedback and environmental scans.
Develop and promote tools and best practices for project management with a view to develop competencies across the organization.
Oversee project management professionals to ensure effective support of enterprise-wide or high priority projects to ensure effective, timely and efficient implementation.
5. CONTRIBUTES TO A HEALTHY AND SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT (at all times)
Adhere to WSPS policies, procedures, process fact sheets, guidelines, and business rules.
Contribute to the promotion of a healthy & safe culture through modelling and following WSPS health, safety and wellness policies and practices.
Act as a role model internally and externally by demonstrating knowledge of health and safety and wellness practices, weighing options for sound risk management decision making.
Skills & ExperienceMinimum
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or minimum of 5 years of related experience in financial management.
Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation
5-7 years progressive management experience with emphasis on financial planning and reporting, exposure to senior management decision making, developing talent, and managing budgets.
Experience leading across multiple teams to deliver service excellence.
Excellent collaboration skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent oral and written communication, including ability to present complex concepts in simple business-oriented terms.
Preferred
10+ years progressive management experience in a not-for-profit environment
Experience leading positive change and seeking out continuous improvement.
Understanding Transfer Payment Agreement model and requirements
This position requires frequent travel within the Mississauga area and thus it is preferred that candidates live within 75km of WSPS’ Mississauga Head Office.
Additional Requirements
Candidates are required to reside in the province of Ontario (or National Capital Region), maintain a private and safe workspace, and have a high-quality internet connection.
Provide an original criminal background check at your own expense prior to commencing work with WSPS. The criminal record check document must have been issued no more than 30 days prior to first day of employment.
To support success in building connections, inclusion and collaboration, a minimum level of in person presence for the purposes of meetings is required for all team members as of July 2026:
Divisional Meetings on a quarterly basis.
Team Meetings on a monthly basis.
All client-facing and external partners (such as the Ministry) meetings will be held in the format preferred by the client or partner, whether in person or virtual.
An all-employee meeting (Staff Days or equivalent) will be organized annually. All employees are required to attend the annual meeting in person.
SLT and others involved in Board of Director meetings and/or committee work may be required to attend meetings in person from time to time, as needed.
Application InformationFeel like you have some of the requirements but not all?
We welcome applications from all candidates including those whose knowledge, skills and experiences have been developed through alternative pathways from the requirements listed.
We believe that diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives make us stronger. Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, creating an inclusive work environment and encouraging employees to be their most authentic self.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
WSPS may use AI to support parts of the recruitment process, while all hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.
We thank all those that apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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