Proj Financial Controller EPMO
Role Overview
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Project Finance, the Project Financial Controller is responsible for portfolio financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial governance across enterprise projects and programs.
You will provide trusted financial advice to project teams and leadership, helping ensure sound financial management, effective controls, compliance with accounting standards, and informed decision-making across the project portfolio.
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Why This Opportunity?
This is more than a financial reporting role. You'll have the opportunity to:
Influence financial decisions on enterprise-wide projects and strategic initiatives.
Partner with leaders across the organization to drive responsible investment decisions.
Strengthen financial governance and controls that support successful project delivery.
Transform complex financial data into insights that inform executive decision-making.
Contribute to projects and programs that shape the future of WSIB.
If you're energized by combining financial expertise, strategic thinking, and business partnership, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Corporate Project Finance, the Project Financial Controller is responsible for portfolio financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and financial governance across enterprise projects and programs.
You will provide trusted financial advice to project teams and leadership, helping ensure sound financial management, effective controls, compliance with accounting standards, and informed decision-making across the project portfolio.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Lead portfolio budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting activities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and executive stakeholders.
Analyze project, program, and portfolio financial performance and provide actionable recommendations.
Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and financial models that support strategic decision-making.
Research and assess complex accounting and financial issues, identifying risks and opportunities.
Monitor the financial health of the project portfolio and communicate key insights to stakeholders.
Ensure project financial objectives align with WSIB's strategic priorities and enterprise goals.
Financial Governance & Controllership
Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks that support effective project delivery.
Monitor project expenditures, forecasts, resource utilization, and budget performance.
Validate financial forecasts through analysis of actual costs, progress achieved, and future projections.
Support the management of capital and operating expenditures across the portfolio.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial policies, and governance requirements.
Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of portfolio financial management practices, tools, and reporting methodologies.
Applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to monitor project performance, measure progress, and support financial decision-making.
Strategic Partnership & Advisory
Act as a trusted financial advisor to project managers, portfolio leaders, and business partners.
Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
Build strong relationships across the organization to support successful project outcomes.
Influence decision-making through evidence-based financial analysis and recommendations.
Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- 3-5 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting within a large, complex organization.
- 2-3 years of experience supporting projects, programs, or portfolio financial management.
- You're a curious and proactive finance professional who enjoys turning data into meaningful insights. You bring a strong foundation in financial analysis and controllership, paired with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence decisions.
- You ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions respectfully, and provide practical solutions that balance financial discipline with business needs. Most importantly, you're energized by the opportunity to contribute to projects that create real organizational impact.
- Ready to Make an Impact?
- Join a team that helps drive sound financial stewardship, supports strategic investments, and enables the successful delivery of enterprise initiatives that matter.
- Apply today and help shape the future of WSIB through financial excellence, innovation, and strategic partnership.
- Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.
- We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact [email protected]. If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.
- Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential.
- Disclosing conflicts of interest
- As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at [email protected].
- Privacy information
- We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at [email protected]. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.
- As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.
- To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date on November 7 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- CPA designation or progress toward designation.
- PMP certification or project management training.
Ready to Make an Impact?
Join a team that helps drive sound financial stewardship, supports strategic investments, and enables the successful delivery of enterprise initiatives that matter.
Apply today and help shape the future of WSIB through financial excellence, innovation, and strategic partnership.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We respect and value the diversity of our people. We strive to create an environment where employees can be themselves and where our differences are celebrated.
We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating inclusive experiences for both our employees and prospective employees. We invite all interested individuals to apply. If you require accommodations in order to apply to this position please contact [email protected]. If you are invited to participate in the interview or assessment process, you can advise our Recruiter of your accommodation needs at that time.
Please visit our EDI Vision to learn more about what actions WSIB are taking to advance our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to support all employees participating and contributing to their full potential.
Disclosing conflicts of interest
As public servants, employees at the WSIB have a responsibility to act in an ethical way at all times to create a respectful workplace and maintain public trust. Job applicants are required to disclose any circumstance that could result in a real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where your private interests may impair or be perceived to impair the decisions you make in your official capacity. This may include: political activity, directorship, other outside employment and certain personal relationships (e.g. with current WSIB employees, customers and/or stakeholders). If you have any questions about conflict of interest obligations and/or how to make a disclosure, please contact the Talent Acquisition Centre at [email protected].
Privacy information
We collect personal information from your resume, application, cover letter and references under the authority of the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, 1997. The Talent Acquisition Centre and WSIB hiring parties will used this information to assess/validate your qualifications, determine if you meet the requirements of vacant positions and/or gather information relevant for recruitment purposes. If you have questions or concerns regarding the collection and use of your personal information, please contact the WSIB’s Privacy Office at [email protected]. The Privacy Office cannot provide information about the status of your application.
As a precondition of employment, the WSIB requires that prospective candidates undergo a criminal records name check any time before or after they are hired.
To apply for this position, please submit your application by the closing date on November 7 2026.
Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking, and financial reporting activities.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Analyze project, program, and portfolio financial performance and provide actionable recommendations.
- Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and financial models that support strategic decision-making.
- Research and assess complex accounting and financial issues, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Monitor the financial health of the project portfolio and communicate key insights to stakeholders.
- Ensure project financial objectives align with WSIB's strategic priorities and enterprise goals.
- Develop and maintain financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks that support effective project delivery.
- Monitor project expenditures, forecasts, resource utilization, and budget performance.
- Validate financial forecasts through analysis of actual costs, progress achieved, and future projections.
- Support the management of capital and operating expenditures across the portfolio.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, financial policies, and governance requirements.
- Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of portfolio financial management practices, tools, and reporting methodologies.
- Applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies to monitor project performance, measure progress, and support financial decision-making.
- Act as a trusted financial advisor to project managers, portfolio leaders, and business partners.
- Translate complex financial information into meaningful business insights.
- Build strong relationships across the organization to support successful project outcomes.
- Influence decision-making through evidence-based financial analysis and recommendations.
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