Director, Controllership at Ontario Agency for Health Protection and Promotion — NeverHard

Director, Controllership Location: Toronto University Department: Controllership Duration: Permanent Hours of Work: Full time, 36.25 hours per week Compensation Range: $123,831.00 - $154,789.00 Overview Provide strategic business leadership for the development, implementation and management of controllership initiatives within Public Health Ontario (PHO) and aligned with PHO’s vision, mission and goals. Manage the integrity of all financial information, including oversight of 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. Lead the development of financial reporting and information requirements for PHO; develop and enhance financial reporting systems and processes to meet internal customer needs. Lead the financial monthly close and provide monthly reporting of financial operating results. Prepare, review and submit financial, compliance and accountability reporting to the Ministry of Health and other external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with Ministry, Chief Medical Officer of Health, funding agreements, legislation and directives. Operate the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program, overseeing development, implementation and reporting of enterprise‑wide governance frameworks, risk assessment action items and internal audit programs. Provide periodic reporting to Senior Management and Board/Audit, Finance, and Risk committee members on high‑risk areas within PHO and related mitigation strategies. Adopt risk management into all PHO business operations by creating policies, procedures and control assessments in response to identified risks and support audit and regulatory issues. Lead the annual external audit and regular internal control audits. Develop a robust compliance program at PHO. Review and develop internal control policies and procedures to ensure sufficient segregation of functions, safeguard assets, and maintain integrity and accuracy of financial data for internal and external users. Automate financial information for audit, reporting and cash flows; design and modify electronic financial management reports using the financial reporting tool. Initiate and approve banking transfers and exercise signing authority as identified in the Delegation of Authority document. Manage PHO corporate credit card programs (purchasing card and travel cards). Manage the PHO payroll function, reviewing processes, policies and controls related to payroll processing. Oversee the Inventory Management Team, reviewing processes, policies, controls and systems. Lead special projects focused on process improvement. Manage and direct staff, ensuring compliance with PHO’s internal policies, professional standards, Collective Agreement requirements and other applicable standards, legislation or regulations; provide direction and leadership in new techniques and standards, assign staff and implement work/vacation schedules, set responsibilities and objectives, evaluate performance, advise on training needs, participate in recruitment and selection, and address disciplinary issues and grievances in conjunction with HR. Represent senior leadership on appropriate committees and work teams to advance PHO activities and secure broad external stakeholder input (e.g., Senior Leadership Committee, Privacy Subcommittee). Assist in preparing financial materials for the Audit and Finance Standing Committee of the Board. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Skills Solid understanding of information management frameworks, business intelligence and key enterprise processes and tools that support effective decision‑making. Track record of resolving customer challenges promptly. Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), business analysis skills and financial system knowledge to develop and coordinate budget reporting activities within PHO. Experienced in managing and delivering multiple projects to enable decision‑making and performance measurement. Proficient in computerized accounting systems (AccPac, Prophix) and MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Visio) and presentation applications. Ability to manage, coach and mentor professionals within the team and cross‑functional teams. Strategic thinker who communicates across systems vertically and horizontally and builds collaborative relationships. Awareness of government directions, sensitivities and relationships; able to work with ambiguity. Education and Experience Undergraduate degree in accounting or business administration; preference for a postgraduate degree. Professional designation required (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA). Minimum of seven years controllership experience within a large, complex, service‑based organization, preferably healthcare. Attributes and Competencies Strong oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal, consultation, relationship‑management and stakeholder‑engagement skills. Ability to convey complex financial and technical information to non‑financial audiences. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Strategic thinking and continuous improvement mindset. Proven leadership and people‑management skills, including coaching, mentoring, performance management and staff development. Ability to build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels and with external stakeholders. Strong project management, organizational and change‑management skills. Knowledge of governance, internal controls, compliance, audit and risk‑management principles. EEO Statement 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 HR_Inquiries@oahpp.ca. Additional Information Job Title: Director, Controllership Posting Date: 07-3-2026 Closing Date: 07-18-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr