Director, Finance & Business Intelligence

Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

. Provide strategic planning, leadership, and oversight of Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence functions .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeMississauga • CanadaLead💰 CA$166,261 - CA$182,887 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, strategic planning, and leadership within Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence functions. Proven ability to develop team capabilities, manage budgets, and engage stakeholders effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) DesignationFinancial Planning and ReportingTeam Leadership and DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudgetingForecastingVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsAccounting PoliciesFinancial StatementsProcurement ComplianceBusiness IntelligenceData Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCoachingRelationship BuildingDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsDashboardsScorecardsPerformance Metrics

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

Not-for-Profit EnvironmentTransfer Payment AgreementFinancial PlanningCorporate ResponsibilityHealth and Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic planning, leadership, and oversight of Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence functions
Report to the CFO and Vice President, Corporate Services
Participate as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in supporting WSPS' strategic plan
Lead and coach Finance, Accounting, and Business Intelligence managers
Develop team capability, structures, training, succession planning, and employee engagement
Lead multidisciplinary project teams as needed
Build relationships with divisions, business units, stakeholders, and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development
Lead internal controls, accounting policies, financial statements, procurement compliance, investment strategy, and TPA audit activities
Oversee monthly, quarterly, annual internal and Board financial statements and annual external financial statements
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning, Ministry reporting, and audit preparation
Advise executive and senior leadership teams on financial management and balanced-budget decisions
Oversee business intelligence data collection, synthesis, analysis, dashboards, scorecards, performance metrics, and market/customer intelligence
Develop project management tools and best practices and oversee enterprise-wide and high-priority projects
Promote and model WSPS health, safety, wellness, ethical, and corporate responsibility policies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with senior management decision making, developing talent, and managing budgets
Experience leading across multiple teams to deliver service excellence
Excellent collaboration skills to engage internal and external stakeholders
Excellent oral and written communication, including presenting complex concepts in simple business-oriented terms
Preferred: 10+ years progressive management experience in a not-for-profit environment
Understanding of Transfer Payment Agreement model and requirements
Candidates must reside in Ontario or the National Capital Region
Private and safe workspace and high-quality internet connection
Original criminal background check issued no more than 30 days before the first day of employment
Preferred: reside within 75 km of WSPS' Mississauga Head Office
Ability to attend required in-person meetings, including quarterly divisional meetings, monthly team meetings, annual all-employee meeting, and meetings as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

35-hour work week
Flexible working arrangements within the province of Ontario
Comprehensive life and health benefits
100% company-paid health and dental benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Generous vacation and leave entitlements
Paid time off over Christmas and New Year's
Paid parental leave benefits
Internet allowance
Equal opportunity and inclusive work environment
Accommodation throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process