Directeur Principal, Finances

Lieu De Travail

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

37.5

Finances

$115,600 - $163,200 CAD

The Specialized Reporting and Solutions Management (SRSM) team within Finance is responsible for delivering high-quality financial analysis, reporting, and advisory services across specialized segment level scope. The team partners closely with Finance leadership, Segment CFOs, and enterprise stakeholders to provide insights that support strategic decision-making, financial performance management, and operational excellence. Within this mandate, the team provides dedicated Finance support over Global Compensation employee benefit and compensation programs, working in close partnership with Human Resources, Finance, and Treasury and Balance Sheet Management stakeholders to ensure alignment between program strategies and financial outcomes.

The Senior Group Manager, Specialized Finance reports to the Vice President, Finance, SRSM and is responsible for leading the Global Compensation team. The role provides strategic financial advisory, executive reporting, and analytics to senior leadership, including Segment CFOs and HR Business Partners, while ensuring strong governance and control, data integrity, and team performance.

• Strategic Advisory & Stakeholder Management
  • Act as a trusted advisor to Segment CFOs, senior Finance leaders, and HR Business Partners to support decision making
  • Translate complex financial information into clear insights for senior leadership on workforce initiatives
• Financial Analysis, Reporting & Planning
  • Lead planning, forecasting, and performance analysis for employee benefit and compensation programs in scope
  • Produce insights and deliver executive-ready materials for senior leadership forums
  • Provide senior‑level oversight of specialized finance activities, including:
  • Monthly and quarterly financial close processes
  • Quarterly and annual note disclosures in accordance with IFRS
  • Hedging executive compensation equity awards
  • Annual setting of assumptions for defined benefit plans; and
  • Stand‑alone pension plan financial statements for regulators
  • Act as liaison with internal audit and external stakeholders including actuaries and auditors
• Risk, Governance & Controls
  • Maintain strong financial controls and reporting integrity
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory expectations
  • Act as a key control owner for risk roles, particularly related to Regulatory Compliance Management, End‑User Computing, Sarbanes‑Oxley, and GL Account Reconciliation and Attestation Policy
• Enterprise Initiatives & Transformation
  • Support cost optimization and workforce strategies
  • Drive process improvement and efficiency
  • Identify financial risks, emerging issues, and control gaps, and drive timely resolution
• People Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and develop the Global Compensation Finance team
  • Set clear performance expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high‑performance culture

• Strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders including CFOs and HR partners
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly with various stakeholders at various levels of seniority
• Working knowledge of IAS 19, IFRS 2 and the relevant pension financial reporting standards
• Strong understanding of financial controls, planning and analysis, governance frameworks, and regulatory environments
• Proven analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail and high personal standards for accuracy
• Demonstrated leadership and team development capability
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, complex environment with autonomy and adapt well to changing priorities

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• CPA, CFA, or MBA preferred
• Significant Finance experience including people management
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills