Vice President Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 and recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s top employers, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the WSIB) is one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. Guided by the core values of accountability, collaboration, empathy, and integrity, the WSIB plays a vital role in Ontario’s workforce ecosystem by supporting individuals in their recovery and return to work after workplace injuries or illnesses, and by helping businesses maintain safe and productive work environments.
Joining the WSIB offers more than a career. It is an opportunity to contribute to a culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Employees are valued and respected, and the workplace reflects the diverse communities it serves. This commitment to a supportive environment, combined with the WSIB’s emphasis on efficiency and innovation, makes it an ideal setting for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of workers and employers across Ontario.
Prime Management Group Inc. is pleased to be partnering with the WSIB in the search for an empowering, results-driven, and people-focused Vice President, Financial Reporting to join their senior leadership team at a pivotal time in the organization, with the transition to a new head office in London, Ontario and the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and guidance, while overseeing all aspects of organizational financial reporting, internal controls, accounting policy, investment accounting, and controllership including accounts payable and payroll. This accomplished leader will ensure all reporting activities meet legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements, while actively supporting the WSIB’s broader strategic and operational goals.
With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will champion and empower a skilled team of professionals, ensuring the division’s complex operations remain aligned with the WSIB’s strategic priorities. In addition to driving operational excellence, a critical mandate will be the advancement of the WSIB’s ERP transformation, including the implementation of Oracle Fusion, to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.
The accomplished Vice President, Financial Reporting will oversee the preparation and delivery of internal and external financial reports under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), present results to the Audit and Finance Committee, and provide clear recommendations that support sound governance and strategic decision-making. This experienced leader will manage internal controls over financial reporting, guide financial policy development, oversee payroll and accounts payable functions and oversee the WSIB’s engagement with its external auditors throughout the year.
With strong relationship management skills, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including auditors, regulators, the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), and the WSIB’s pension administrator, WISE Trust. Through these efforts, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives and play a key role in advancing the WSIB’s commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and financial transformation.
To succeed in the role of Vice President, Financial Reporting, the ideal candidate will:
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Bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 8 to 10 years at a senior level within a large, complex organization. Experience in the public sector, insurance, or regulatory environments is considered an asset.
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Hold a CPA designation, with an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
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Demonstrate a strong background in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, and ERP system implementation.
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Be a collaborative and empowering leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams and guiding large-scale change initiatives.
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Possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging executive teams, board committees, and external partners.
Working in partnership with the WSIB, Prime Management Group Inc. will accept all resumes and cover letters from interested candidates in confidence. To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your application or contact Michelle Rawson at micheller@pmg.on.ca or 519-672-7710.
Prime Management Group Inc. is an Executive Search & Recruitment + HR Consulting firm serving Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our search process ensures unwavering confidentiality while respectfully adhering to the Human Rights Code to uphold an inclusive and equitable experience for all candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
About Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
We're here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information.
We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.
The work we do at the WSIB is meaningful and challenging, and it makes a difference to the people of Ontario. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.
Nous sommes là pour vous aider. Lorsqu'une personne subit une lésion professionnelle ou contracte une maladie au travail, nous réagissons rapidement pour lui fournir des prestations pour perte de salaire, une protection médicale et du soutien en vue de son retour au travail. Nous sommes financés par les entreprises, auxquelles nous offrons une assurance collective sans égard à la responsabilité et l'accès à des renseignements sur la santé et la sécurité concernant les divers secteurs d'activité.
Nous sommes l'un des plus grands organismes d'assurance en Amérique du Nord, couvrant plus de cinq millions de personnes dans plus de 300 000 lieux de travail en Ontario. À la WSIB, notre travail est productif et important. Il a un effet direct sur la vie des Ontariennes et Ontariens. Nous valorisons l'intégrité, la fiabilité et l'équité ainsi que la diversité des gens que nous servons et avec lesquels nous travaillons.
Vice President Financial Reporting
Top Benefits
About the role
Ranked among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 and recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s top employers, the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (the WSIB) is one of the largest insurance organizations in North America, covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario. Guided by the core values of accountability, collaboration, empathy, and integrity, the WSIB plays a vital role in Ontario’s workforce ecosystem by supporting individuals in their recovery and return to work after workplace injuries or illnesses, and by helping businesses maintain safe and productive work environments.
Joining the WSIB offers more than a career. It is an opportunity to contribute to a culture that prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Employees are valued and respected, and the workplace reflects the diverse communities it serves. This commitment to a supportive environment, combined with the WSIB’s emphasis on efficiency and innovation, makes it an ideal setting for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of workers and employers across Ontario.
Prime Management Group Inc. is pleased to be partnering with the WSIB in the search for an empowering, results-driven, and people-focused Vice President, Financial Reporting to join their senior leadership team at a pivotal time in the organization, with the transition to a new head office in London, Ontario and the implementation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will provide visionary leadership, strategic oversight, and guidance, while overseeing all aspects of organizational financial reporting, internal controls, accounting policy, investment accounting, and controllership including accounts payable and payroll. This accomplished leader will ensure all reporting activities meet legislative, regulatory, and organizational requirements, while actively supporting the WSIB’s broader strategic and operational goals.
With a strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will champion and empower a skilled team of professionals, ensuring the division’s complex operations remain aligned with the WSIB’s strategic priorities. In addition to driving operational excellence, a critical mandate will be the advancement of the WSIB’s ERP transformation, including the implementation of Oracle Fusion, to enhance financial transparency and operational efficiency.
The accomplished Vice President, Financial Reporting will oversee the preparation and delivery of internal and external financial reports under International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), present results to the Audit and Finance Committee, and provide clear recommendations that support sound governance and strategic decision-making. This experienced leader will manage internal controls over financial reporting, guide financial policy development, oversee payroll and accounts payable functions and oversee the WSIB’s engagement with its external auditors throughout the year.
With strong relationship management skills, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, including auditors, regulators, the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), and the WSIB’s pension administrator, WISE Trust. Through these efforts, the Vice President, Financial Reporting will contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives and play a key role in advancing the WSIB’s commitment to transparency, operational excellence, and financial transformation.
To succeed in the role of Vice President, Financial Reporting, the ideal candidate will:
-
Bring a minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 8 to 10 years at a senior level within a large, complex organization. Experience in the public sector, insurance, or regulatory environments is considered an asset.
-
Hold a CPA designation, with an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
-
Demonstrate a strong background in financial reporting, regulatory compliance, risk management, and ERP system implementation.
-
Be a collaborative and empowering leader with a track record of developing high-performing teams and guiding large-scale change initiatives.
-
Possess exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with experience engaging executive teams, board committees, and external partners.
Working in partnership with the WSIB, Prime Management Group Inc. will accept all resumes and cover letters from interested candidates in confidence. To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your application or contact Michelle Rawson at micheller@pmg.on.ca or 519-672-7710.
Prime Management Group Inc. is an Executive Search & Recruitment + HR Consulting firm serving Southwestern Ontario and beyond. Our search process ensures unwavering confidentiality while respectfully adhering to the Human Rights Code to uphold an inclusive and equitable experience for all candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
About Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
We're here to help. When an injury or illness happens on the job, we move quickly to provide wage-loss benefits, medical coverage and support to help people get back to work. Funded by businesses, we also provide no-fault collective liability insurance and access to industry-specific health and safety information.
We are one of the largest insurance organizations in North America covering over five million people in more than 300,000 workplaces across Ontario.
The work we do at the WSIB is meaningful and challenging, and it makes a difference to the people of Ontario. We value integrity, reliability and fairness, and we embrace the diversity of the people we work with and serve.
Nous sommes là pour vous aider. Lorsqu'une personne subit une lésion professionnelle ou contracte une maladie au travail, nous réagissons rapidement pour lui fournir des prestations pour perte de salaire, une protection médicale et du soutien en vue de son retour au travail. Nous sommes financés par les entreprises, auxquelles nous offrons une assurance collective sans égard à la responsabilité et l'accès à des renseignements sur la santé et la sécurité concernant les divers secteurs d'activité.
Nous sommes l'un des plus grands organismes d'assurance en Amérique du Nord, couvrant plus de cinq millions de personnes dans plus de 300 000 lieux de travail en Ontario. À la WSIB, notre travail est productif et important. Il a un effet direct sur la vie des Ontariennes et Ontariens. Nous valorisons l'intégrité, la fiabilité et l'équité ainsi que la diversité des gens que nous servons et avec lesquels nous travaillons.