Director, Finance and Business Intelligence STATUS: Permanent, Full Time 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) 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 Us Workplace 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. 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 advantages (100% company paid Health & Dental) Generous vacation and leave entitlements (including paid time off over Christmas and New Year's, paid parental leave benefits) Role Reporting 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. Provide leadership to Finance, Accounting and Business Intelligence managers.

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. 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. RELATIONSHIP BUILDING (20%) Develop solid 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.

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/current/proposed accounting policies to assess adherence to GAAP and well as consider operational impacts.



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.

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or minimum of 5 years of related experience in financial management. ~ 5-7 years progressive management experience with emphasis on financial planning and reporting, exposure to senior management decision making, developing talent, and managing budgets. ~ Excellent oral and written communication, including ability to present complex concepts in simple business-oriented terms. 10+ years progressive management experience in a not-for-profit environment ~ Experience leading positive change and seeking out continuous improvement. ~ This position requires frequent travel within the Mississauga area and thus it is preferred that candidates live within 75km of WSPS’ Mississauga Head Office. 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.

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: 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. 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.

📌 Director, Finance & Business Intelligence (Toronto)
🏢 Workplace Safety u0026 Prevention Services
📍 Toronto