Careers - Director, Finance Business Support

About Facility Association

Facility Association ensures the availability of automobile insurance to owners, lessees and licensed drivers of motor vehicles who are eligible. We are an unincorporated non-profit association of insurers. The Association operates in Ontario, Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Yukon, Nunavut, and Northwest Territories. Every insurer licensed to write automobile liability insurance in these jurisdictions is a member of Facility Association. The affairs and business of the Association are managed and controlled by a Board of Directors with authority Canada-wide. The President and CEO is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization and management of staff.

Additional information in relation to Facility Association is available on its website: https://www.facilityassociation.com/

Position Summary

The Director, Finance Business Support plays a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, operational efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration across Facility Association’s Finance and Compliance functions. This role provides strategic financial partnership, leads key initiatives that enhance financial governance, and ensures transparency across the portfolio of finance-related projects.

The Director leads budgeting, forecasting, vendor cost optimization, operational analysis, and the development of data-driven insights to support decision-making. The ideal candidate brings a strong financial acumen, exceptional analytical and project leadership skills, and the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.

This is a senior leadership position reporting to the VP Finance, Compliance & CFO. The role requires approximately 4 days per month in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

Finance Leadership & Strategic Support

• Drive the association’s financial strategy across the Finance and Compliance functions by developing forward-thinking operational plans that enhance accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to senior leaders and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between financial objectives and organizational priorities.
• Lead annual budgeting processes and provide monthly financial analysis, including spend trends, budget variance commentary, key drivers, and year-end forecasts.
• Conduct financial assessments of new initiatives, including mechanism analyses, cost allocation methodologies, and member impact modelling.

Project, Portfolio & Change Management

• Manage and support finance-related projects in collaboration with the Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Maintain a centralized view of all Finance and Compliance projects, including risks, issues, and mitigation plans.
• Support PMO activities by contributing to CBAs (cost-benefit analyses) and strategic initiative assessments.
• Develop and execute change management plans for Finance and Compliance teams.

Vendor Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Partner with procurement and business stakeholders to monitor vendor contracts, associated costs, and compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Lead financial analysis of vendor spend, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support negotiations and strategic sourcing decisions.
• Drive financial insights that support vendor governance and long-term cost optimization.
• Data, Reporting & Dashboarding
• Design, enhance, and manage interactive dashboards and financial reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support KPIs, trends, and decision-making.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure accurate integration and governance of financial data.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing finance professionals.
• Set departmental goals, assess performance, and support career development.
• Provide onboarding and training to new hires and assess team resourcing needs.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare and present materials to committees, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams.
• Act as a trusted advisor across the organization, guiding financial decisions, vendor strategies, and operational improvements.
• Lead and participate in special projects within Finance, Compliance, or cross-functional areas.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA designation or graduate degree strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in financial planning, forecasting, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, cross-functional initiatives, and organizational change.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with financial dashboards and ERP systems (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience in the P&C insurance industry is an asset.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

What We Offer:

If you're energized by financial leadership, passionate about driving operational excellence, and motivated to support meaningful organizational impact, we encourage you to apply. Join a collaborative, purpose-driven team committed to transparency, innovation, and national influence.

Facility Association is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.

The Association is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Alongside a commitment to excellence, the Facility Association is dedicated to fostering a diverse working environment with hiring practices that encourage diversity in all its forms, including race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and ethnicity.

If you are interested in applying, please send your resumé to careers@facilityassociation.com.