Director, Controllership
Location: Toronto-661 University
Department: Controllership
This posting is to fill a current vacancy.
To provide strategic business leadership for the development, implementation and management of controllership initiatives within Public Health Ontario (PHO) and aligned with the overall vision, mission and goals of PHO. Manage the integrity of all financial information including oversight of the accurate and timely completion and reporting of all financial activities and leadership of back-office system related projects to ensure a high level of data quality and reporting.
Key Responsibilities-
- Responsible for the functional areas: Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory Management and ERM/Compliance.
- Leads the development of financial reporting and information requirements for PHO; develops and enhances the financial reporting systems and processes, to meet the needs of internal customers.
- Leads the financial monthly close and responsible for the monthly reporting of financial operating results.
- Leads the preparation, review, and submission of financial, compliance, and accountability reporting to the Ministry of Health and other external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health, Chief Medical Officer of Health, applicable funding agreements, and relevant legislation and directives.
- Leads the operation of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, and oversees the development, implementation and reporting of enterprise-wide governance frameworks risk assessment related action items, as well as development of relevant internal audit programs.
- Provide periodic reporting to Senior Management and Board/Audit, Finance, Risk committee members on areas of high risk within PHO and related mitigation strategies.
- Lead the adoption of risk management into all business operations in PHO by creating policies, procedures and control assessments in response to identified risks and provide active support on audit and regulatory issues.
- Leads the annual external audit and regular internal control audits.
- Leads the development of a robust compliance program at PHO.
- Leads/reviews and develops Internal Control policies/procedures ensuring sufficient segregation of functions to safeguard assets and to ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data provided to internal/external users.
- Ensures financial information for audit, financial reporting and cash flows is automated, designs and modifies electronic financial management reports using the financial reporting tool.
- Initiates and approves banking transfers and uses signing authority, as identified in the Delegation of Authority document. Manages PHO corporate credit card programs (purchasing card and travel cards).
- Manages PHO payroll function; which includes review of processes, policies and controls as it relates to payroll processing.
- Oversight for the Inventory Management Team, including the reviews of processes, policies, controls and systems.
- Leads a variety of special projects focused on process improvement.
- Manages and directs staff, to ensure congruence with PHO’s internal policies and procedures, professional standards, Collective Agreement requirements and other relevant standards, legislation or regulations, including: providing direction and leadership in the implementation of new techniques and standards; assigning staff and implementing work/vacation schedules; setting clear responsibilities and objectives and evaluating performance; advising on training needs, participating in recruitment and selection of staff; dealing with disciplinary issues and responding to grievances in conjunction with PHO’s Human Resources management programs.
- Represents senior leadership on appropriate committees and work teams to advance PHO activities and to ensure broad external stakeholder input where appropriate; e.g. Senior Leadership Committee, Privacy Subcommittee, etc.
- Assists with the preparation of financial materials for Audit and Finance Standing Committee of the Board.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills-
- Solid understanding of information management frameworks and principles, business intelligence, as well as key enterprise processes and tools that support effective decision making.
- A track record of responsiveness in solving customer challenges.
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with business analysis skills and knowledge of financial and related organizational systems in order to develop and coordinate budget reporting activities within PHO.
- Skilled in managing and delivering multiple projects, to enable decision-making and measurement of results.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of various computerized Accounting systems (particularly AccPac, Prophix and of MS Office software including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio and presentation applications. Skills/ability to manage, coach and mentor professionals within the team and within cross-functional teams.
- Strategic capacity to think, work and communicate across a system both vertically and horizontally and build exceptional relationships.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of various computerized accounting systems and MS Office software including: word processing, spreadsheets, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio and presentation applications.
- Awareness of government directions, sensitivities and relationships; can work with ambiguities.
Education and Experience-
- An undergraduate degree in accounting or business administration with preference for a post graduate degree.
- A professional designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA) is required.
- A minimum of seven years controllership experience with a large, complex, service based organization, preferably within a healthcare environment.
Attributes and Competencies-
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare briefing notes, reports, presentations and policy/procedure documents.
- Excellent interpersonal, consultation, relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to communicate complex financial and technical information to non-financial audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational results to support decision-making.
- Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities to enhance processes and reporting.
- Proven leadership and people management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and staff development.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
- Strong project management, organizational and change management skills.
- Knowledge of governance, internal controls, compliance, audit and risk management principles.
Duration: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week
Compensation Group: Director
Compensation Range: $123,831.00 - $154,789.00
Posting Date: 07-3-2026
Closing Date: 07-18-2026
Please note: applications will be received no later than 11:59pm on the date preceding the closing date as indicated on the Job Requisition.
Note: Internal candidates will be considered first.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
PHO is committed to ensuring equity in employment. Our goal is to create a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to ensure our services and communications are accessible to all individuals. Any candidate who requires a job posting in an alternative format may email a request to [email protected]. Once an applicant has been selected for an interview, they can inform PHO about any accommodations they may require at any stage of the interview process.
