Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation
Top Benefits
About the role
WHO WE ARE?
The future is bright for tennis in Canada, and you will be right in the middle of it all at Tennis Canada! A national sport organization with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to be a world-leading tennis nation, Tennis Canada seeks to grow participation across the country and develop champions on the international stage. Tennis Canada also owns and operates the world-class National Bank Open presented by Rogers tournaments in Toronto and Montreal, two of the best-run sporting events on the planet which annually bring the globe’s best tennis players to Canada and continue to break attendance records year on year. In recent times, Canadian tennis has enjoyed many historic achievements, including winning the National Bank Open in 2025 and the Billie Jean King Cup in 2023. Join us as we look to build on this exciting momentum and continue to produce incredible results. We are a team of innovators, who are passionate about our work and pursue excellence together everyday.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation
The Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation reports to the CFO and is responsible for executing its business transformation initiatives to drive organizational growth and innovation and contain costs across the organization. This role will lead and execute finance transformation initiatives, most notably the ERP upgrade, will improve reporting and data collection, and will ensure alignment between business operations and financial objectives. The Senior Director will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance performance, data transparency, and decision-making. Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead key finance transformation initiatives (most notably the ERP) to optimize operational efficiencies and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
- Lead cultural transformation within the Finance team (14 FTEs) by fostering an environment that embraces change, continuous improvement, innovation, and the adoption of new technologies; model and champion best practices that elevate the function’s impact across the organization
- Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies across the organization.
- Manage and mentor a team of 2 analysts to ensure the successful execution of transformation initiatives and reporting functions
- Lead communication of Business transformation activities to Senior Leadership and Board Members
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance, IT, CP, Ticketing, and HR, to align finance transformation strategies with organizational goals.
- Lead projects to improve data and & insights, in collaboration with other teams and their tools, such as Corporate Partnerships and Salesforce, Ticketing & Fund Development for Business Intelligence. Ensure data consistency and integrity across all departments, to support unified reporting and decision-making.
- Lead the design and development of new reports to enhance profitability and insights, such as profitability of CP sales and ticketing.
- Perform ad-hoc strategic analysis requests and/or participate in special projects, in collaboration with finance and business leadership and CEO.
- Partner with external consultants and vendors, as needed, to support business transformation initiatives.
WHO YOU ARE?
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with CPA Designation (required).
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience, , including proven leadership of a Finance function and demonstrated success in business transformation and system implementations
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong team-oriented approach; able to influence, collaborate, and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, quantitative, and business acumen.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong team-oriented approach; able to influence, collaborate, and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
- Caring and effective people leader, skilled at delegating, developing talent, and planning ahead.
- Change-ready mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and lead teams through transformation.
- Strong problem-solving and creativity, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Highly autonomous and comfortable navigating in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and a strong affinity for new technologies and best-practice digital tools.
- Positive attitude and resilient approach to change.
- Bilingual (French and English).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Remote Hybrid office Schedule (2 days in office)
- Location is Montreal
- Office hours are monday-friday 9-5pm with flexibility
- Direct Reports – Permanent as well as Contractual
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Join the team that’s making Canadian tennis history.
- Be behind the scenes of the National Bank Open
- Work in a dog friendly environment.
- Benefit from a generous organisation that truly cares about its employees
About Canadian Tennis Association
Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to become a world-leading tennis nation.
We value teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation and excellence. Tennis Canada owns and operates the premier Rogers Cup presented by National Bank WTA and ATP World Tour events, 9 professional ITF sanctioned events and financially supports 13 other professional tournaments in Canada. Tennis Canada operates junior national training centres/programs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
Tennis Canada is a proud member of the International Tennis Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the International Wheelchair Tennis Association, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Fed Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and senior national teams.
And, as a non-profit committed to leading the growth of tennis in Canada, Tennis Canada invests its entire surplus into tennis development.
Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation
Top Benefits
About the role
WHO WE ARE?
The future is bright for tennis in Canada, and you will be right in the middle of it all at Tennis Canada! A national sport organization with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to be a world-leading tennis nation, Tennis Canada seeks to grow participation across the country and develop champions on the international stage. Tennis Canada also owns and operates the world-class National Bank Open presented by Rogers tournaments in Toronto and Montreal, two of the best-run sporting events on the planet which annually bring the globe’s best tennis players to Canada and continue to break attendance records year on year. In recent times, Canadian tennis has enjoyed many historic achievements, including winning the National Bank Open in 2025 and the Billie Jean King Cup in 2023. Join us as we look to build on this exciting momentum and continue to produce incredible results. We are a team of innovators, who are passionate about our work and pursue excellence together everyday.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation
The Senior Director, Finance & Business Transformation reports to the CFO and is responsible for executing its business transformation initiatives to drive organizational growth and innovation and contain costs across the organization. This role will lead and execute finance transformation initiatives, most notably the ERP upgrade, will improve reporting and data collection, and will ensure alignment between business operations and financial objectives. The Senior Director will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to identify and execute opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance performance, data transparency, and decision-making. Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead key finance transformation initiatives (most notably the ERP) to optimize operational efficiencies and improve overall efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.
- Lead cultural transformation within the Finance team (14 FTEs) by fostering an environment that embraces change, continuous improvement, innovation, and the adoption of new technologies; model and champion best practices that elevate the function’s impact across the organization
- Drive change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and technologies across the organization.
- Manage and mentor a team of 2 analysts to ensure the successful execution of transformation initiatives and reporting functions
- Lead communication of Business transformation activities to Senior Leadership and Board Members
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including finance, IT, CP, Ticketing, and HR, to align finance transformation strategies with organizational goals.
- Lead projects to improve data and & insights, in collaboration with other teams and their tools, such as Corporate Partnerships and Salesforce, Ticketing & Fund Development for Business Intelligence. Ensure data consistency and integrity across all departments, to support unified reporting and decision-making.
- Lead the design and development of new reports to enhance profitability and insights, such as profitability of CP sales and ticketing.
- Perform ad-hoc strategic analysis requests and/or participate in special projects, in collaboration with finance and business leadership and CEO.
- Partner with external consultants and vendors, as needed, to support business transformation initiatives.
WHO YOU ARE?
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with CPA Designation (required).
- A minimum of 15 years of progressive professional experience, , including proven leadership of a Finance function and demonstrated success in business transformation and system implementations
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong team-oriented approach; able to influence, collaborate, and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical, quantitative, and business acumen.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills and a strong team-oriented approach; able to influence, collaborate, and adapt communication style to diverse audiences.
- Caring and effective people leader, skilled at delegating, developing talent, and planning ahead.
- Change-ready mindset with the ability to challenge the status quo, embrace innovation, and lead teams through transformation.
- Strong problem-solving and creativity, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Highly autonomous and comfortable navigating in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and a strong affinity for new technologies and best-practice digital tools.
- Positive attitude and resilient approach to change.
- Bilingual (French and English).
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Remote Hybrid office Schedule (2 days in office)
- Location is Montreal
- Office hours are monday-friday 9-5pm with flexibility
- Direct Reports – Permanent as well as Contractual
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Join the team that’s making Canadian tennis history.
- Be behind the scenes of the National Bank Open
- Work in a dog friendly environment.
- Benefit from a generous organisation that truly cares about its employees
About Canadian Tennis Association
Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada is a non-profit, national sport association with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to become a world-leading tennis nation.
We value teamwork, passion, integrity, innovation and excellence. Tennis Canada owns and operates the premier Rogers Cup presented by National Bank WTA and ATP World Tour events, 9 professional ITF sanctioned events and financially supports 13 other professional tournaments in Canada. Tennis Canada operates junior national training centres/programs in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Calgary.
Tennis Canada is a proud member of the International Tennis Federation, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the International Wheelchair Tennis Association, and serves to administer, sponsor and select the teams for Davis Cup, Fed Cup, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and all wheelchair, junior and senior national teams.
And, as a non-profit committed to leading the growth of tennis in Canada, Tennis Canada invests its entire surplus into tennis development.