Controller, Financial Business Partner

WSP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Toronto is seeking a Senior Controller to drive financial performance across multiple regions. The successful candidate will lead a team, develop budgets, and ensure compliance with IFRS. A CPA designation and over 10 years of senior financial experience are required. This role offers an attractive salary and flexible work options, all within a collaborative corporate culture.

Benefits

Attractive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive employee-focused benefits

Virtual healthcare

Wellness platform

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in senior financial roles, ideally in professional services.
• Proven leadership of large teams across multiple regions.
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and challenge financial and operational performance across assigned regions.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports and variance analyses.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal control standards.
• Present financial results to senior leadership.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

CPA designation (CMA, CA, CGA)

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, BST, Vision)

Job description

The Opportunity

As a Senior Controller within our Earth & Environment team (E&E), you will play a key role in driving financial performance across multiple regions. You’ll lead a team of professionals and technicians, collaborate with operations, and contribute to strategic decision-making in a dynamic and inclusive environment

Why choose WSP?

We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging

Our Flexible Work Policy– we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAre WSP

What you can expect to do here:

• Monitor and challenge financial and operational performance across assigned regions
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and variance analyses
• Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and business plans
• Provide leadership to a team of project accountants and assistant controllers
• Actively participate in major project reviews. Ensure proper financial support for EAC’s and assist in developing mitigation plans
• Continuously improve and streamline financial processes and systems
• Present financial results to senior leadership and participate in strategic reviews
• Collaborate with operations to optimise project execution and financial predictability
• Manage Work in Progress (WIP) and Accounts Receivable, driving collection efforts
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and internal control standards (e.g., 52-109)
• Partner with internal and external auditors
• Share best practices across the E&E finance community

What you’ll bring to WSP:

• CPA designation (CMA, CA, CGA)
• 10+ years of experience in senior financial roles, ideally in professional services
• Proven leadership of large teams across multiple regions
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Autonomous, collaborative with strong communication andinterpersonal skills
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, BST, Vision, etc.)
• Bilingual (English and French) is an asset