Director – Deputy Registrar

Make a meaningful impact- strengthen regulatory frameworks, manage risk, protect the public interest

CPA Ontario is not like other organizations
We operate at a rare intersection, both regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting more than 105,000 members and 19,000 students across the province. Our work sits between business and the public interest, between the evolving demands of industry and the standards that make trust possible.

Careers built here tend to look different because the work itself is different. You are not simply contributing to an organization. You are helping shape a profession that touches nearly every sector of the economy at a moment when expectations, technology, and the nature of work are all being rewritten.

About This Opportunity: 
CPA Ontario is seeking an experienced Director, Deputy Registrar to provide leadership in advancing regulatory excellence and public trust. Reporting directly to the Registrar, this role is responsible for developing and strengthening quality control and compliance oversight processes across the Office of the Registrar. Through leading complex operational reviews of Members and Firms, the Director, Deputy Registrar identifies regulatory risks, drives informed decision-making, and ensures appropriate action is taken to uphold professional standards.

To Be Successful You Need:

• A CPA designation and membership in good standing, with a minimum of 8 years of post-designation experience, preferably within a regulatory, compliance, or professional oversight environment. 
• A strong understanding of CPA Ontario's regulatory framework governing members, firms, and public accounting, with demonstrated ability to analyze, organize, and resolve complex regulatory matters. 
• Experience with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; experience supporting business planning activities is considered an asset. 
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with strong digital acumen. Experience with Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI, or other data analytics tools is an asset, as is familiarity with artificial intelligence technologies and methodologies. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information and provide clear recommendations to executive leadership and other stakeholders. 
• Proven leadership capabilities, including experience leading projects, developing teams, and delivering training and coaching initiatives. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with sound judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the review of complex regulatory issues and compliance obligations, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership while ensuring effective oversight, governance, and control frameworks for members, firms, and revenue processes.
• Support the Registrar’s Office and Public Accounting Licensing Board on complex and non-routine regulatory matters, appeals, and decision reviews, while collaborating with provincial counterparts to advance regulatory priorities and promote consistent approaches across jurisdictions.
• Act as the Registrar’s delegate and designate, exercising delegated authority to review and approve member, firm, and student matters in alignment with regulatory requirements, policies, and decision-making frameworks.
• Develop and lead compliance review and regulatory audit programs, providing risk-based oversight while advancing member and firm compliance through guidance, outreach, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee annual regulatory programs and lead the planning and execution of regulatory and operational initiatives, ensuring effective management of timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Oversee business planning initiatives, identify regulatory best practices, prepare detailed information and assumptions in support of forecasts and budgets and monthly variance reporting, develop deep understanding of revenue drivers and trends and identify opportunities for reporting enhancements including use of data analytics tools.

Why Join CPA Ontario?

• We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, savings programs, and a sustainable approach to how work gets done.
• We are committed to inclusion as a core part of how we operate, not as an afterthought.
• We have a hybrid working environment, with three days a week on-site, complemented by 2 days of work-from-home time. We are intentional about that: the work we do benefits from being together. We want those days you work from home to be comfortable and offer a one-time bonus towards a home office when you start. 
• We invest in your growth through learning and professional development opportunities, stretch projects, secondments, and genuine paths for career progression. 
• We move quickly. The pace reflects the profession we serve; it can be demanding, but the work matters, and the team around you is invested in the same outcomes you have.

Salary

Additional info: The starting salary for this position is $162,100, per annum. The salary offered will be based on your qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review<br><strong><br>We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position</strong><br>At CPA Ontario, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, fair and run by humans. All suitable applications are reviewed by someone on our Recruitment team, and if your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, we’ll be in touch. We encourage you to set up CPA Ontario job alerts for positions that align to your experience and career goals.&nbsp;<br>CPA Ontario is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please email [email protected] with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.&nbsp;<br><br>