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.
Lead the Future of Learning of CPA Ontario as a Director, Product Innovation & Strategy
About This Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to build something truly impactful! As Director, Product Innovation & Strategy, you will help shape the future of continuing professional development at CPA Ontario. You’ll bring a thoughtful, entrepreneurial mindset to designing tailored learning strategies, identifying emerging skill needs, especially across AI, technology, and regulation, and launching innovative products that support professionals as they grow and adapt.
You will lead a diverse portfolio spanning Ethics, Finance, Leadership, AI & Technology, and Sustainability. Working collaboratively with internal teams, subject matter experts, and external partners, you will create scalable, relevant learning experiences that inspire engagement and deliver meaningful growth. With full P&L accountability, you will play a key role in expanding the portfolio and achieving steady, sustainable performance.
What You'll Be Doing:
Product Development & Launch
- Lead the end-to-end creation of learning products across formats, including courses, certificates, and digital offerings
- Translate learner insights into clear, focused product roadmaps
- Partner closely with subject matter experts and instructional designers to create high-quality, engaging content
- Continuously refine offerings by monitoring performance and responding thoughtfully to market and regulatory changes
Portfolio Strategy & Innovation
- Guide and evolve the overall portfolio strategy across key topic areas, such as Ethics, Finance, Leadership, AI & Technology, Sustainability, and emerging fields
- Use research, insights, and trends to anticipate learning needs and identify opportunities
- Regularly assess and refresh the portfolio—enhancing, repositioning, or retiring products as needed
- Explore creative approaches to pricing, packaging, and delivery (e.g., subscriptions, bundles, micro credentials)
Revenue Management & P&L
- Own and thoughtfully manage the P&L for a growing portfolio to meet YoY growth targets
- Monitor financial performance, identify risks early, and adjust course with care and agility
- Use data to inform decisions around product investment, pricing, and growth strategies
Partnerships & Market Development
- Build meaningful partnerships with industry groups, academic institutions, and experts to co-create learning solutions
- Stay connected to evolving professional needs through an active external network
- Represent CPA Ontario at events and forums to strengthen presence and relationships
Collaboration & Leadership
- Partner with marketing and sales to deliver thoughtful, targeted go-to-market strategies
- Use performance insights to continuously improve learner experience and outcomes
- Foster a culture of curiosity, innovation, and shared learning across teams
- Support strong processes that ensure consistent, high-quality content development
To Be Successful You'll Need:
- A university degree in Business, Education, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in professional education, learning & development, or product management
- Ideally you have some experience from a professional services firm, accounting firm, financial services organization, or professional association
- Proven success managing a multi-product portfolio with P&L accountability and consistent growth
- Experience working across diverse subject areas and collaborating effectively with subject matter experts
- Strong commercial and strategic thinking, with the ability to adapt quickly and thoughtfully
- A track record of turning insights into impactful product strategies and effective go-to-market plans
- A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to build trust and influence across teams and stakeholders
- Intellectual curiosity and a genuine commitment to continuous learning and development or continuing education product management
Practical Details
Salary range: The starting annual salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $170,000 per annum, based on your qualifications, experience, and internal parity. Exceptions may be considered with further review.
The Benefits of Joining CPA Ontario:
- We support your well-being through industry-leading benefits, mental health resources, 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
- This is a primarily on-site role, complemented by work-from-home time. We are intentional about that: the work we do benefits from being together. That being said, 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
We appreciate your interest in CPA Ontario and this position
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.
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 to provide your contact information. A member of the Recruitment team will contact you within 48 hours.
