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About the Role
The Director, Research & Thought Leadership will lead the development and evolution of CPA Ontario's thought leadership strategy, focusing on issues shaping the future of the accounting profession. This role integrates research, storytelling, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communications to position CPA Ontario as a trusted voice.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and ongoing evolution of the Research and Thought Leadership Strategy, ensuring alignment with Communications and Policy initiatives.
- Create, oversee, and drive all research and thought leadership platforms and activities, including writing high-profile thought leadership content and delivering the Insight Speaker Series.
- Foster strong partnerships across Marketing, Communications, Sponsorship, Events, Membership, and other teams to amplify the reach and impact of thought leadership initiatives.
- Bring stakeholders together around a shared vision and ensure thought leadership efforts support broader organizational goals.
- Create and direct qualitative and quantitative research and analysis using a variety of methodologies and data sources.
- Oversee thought leadership messaging, presence, and sponsorship activations.
- Support the development of points of view for the CEO and other Executive Team members, developing key messages and positioning statements for media interviews and executive speaking engagements.
- Create and manage a thought leadership calendar, providing updates and insights to senior leadership.
- Ensure all thought leadership activities align with CPA Ontario's regulatory responsibilities, strategic priorities, and brand standards.
- Establish meaningful measures of success and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of thought leadership initiatives.
- Monitor global trends and emerging issues, assessing their implications for the accounting profession and broader business community.
- Stay informed of developments across government, public policy, the economy, technology, and the media landscape to identify opportunities for research and dialogue.
- Explore innovative approaches for growing the visibility, reach, and influence of thought leadership initiatives.
- Provide senior leaders with timely perspectives and insights that support informed decision-making and future planning.
- Recruit, coach and develop a thought leadership specialist.
- Manage through collaboration and influence, encourage a team culture of collaboration, learning and excellence.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience developing, researching, writing, managing, and implementing thought leadership around complex issues.
- Experience leading research teams and undertaking complex research projects.
- A strong understanding of the Ontario business and political landscape.
- Highly organized and able to synthesize information and present it concisely.
- A strong aptitude for technical subject matter such as big data, artificial intelligence, intangibles, cryptocurrency, and cyber-security.
- A passionate storyteller, problem solver and big picture thinker.
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
- Ability to influence cross-functional and executive teams and drive decisions to closure.
- Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, and partner at all levels, internally and externally.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills, as well as an innate curiosity.
Skills
- Research
- Thought Leadership
- Storytelling
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Strategic Communications
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative Research
- Data Analysis
- Messaging
- Trend Monitoring
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration
- Influence
- Problem Solving
- Big Data
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cryptocurrency
- Cyber-security
Location
- Ontario
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- Undergraduate degree required
- Advanced degree or research masters preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 – $162,000 per annum
Benefits
- Industry-leading benefits
- Mental health resources
- Savings programs
- Home office bonus
About the Company
- CPA Ontario operates at the intersection of regulator and membership body, responsible for upholding the integrity of the CPA designation while supporting over 105,000 members and 19,000 students.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 accessibility@cpaontario.ca with “Accommodation Required” in the subject line.