Job Description

The Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting, plays a key leadership role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across the organization. Responsible for overseeing the period-end close process, this role ensures the integrity of consolidated financial results across business units, with a strong focus on balance sheet accuracy, G&A reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this position leads a team of Financial Analysts, providing guidance, oversight, and development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple priorities, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and strengthen governance. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate

• Review journal entries and account reconciliations including payroll liability accounts to ensure completeness and integrity

• Oversee G&A accounting, including expense analysis, accruals, cost allocations and reporting review

• Support preparation and review of consolidated income statement

• Review intercompany transactions, settlement runs and elimination entries

• Coordinate and support external and internal audit requests, including process walkthroughs and documentation.

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and corporate procedures while identifying and mitigating financial reporting and operational risks

• Partner with Finance, Payroll, FP&A, and cost centre managers to support budgeting, financial reporting and strategic initiatives

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team by providing mentorship, training, performance feedback, and growth opportunities

• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or financial reporting

• CPA Designation required

• Solid understanding of financial statements, close processes and account reconciliations

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

• Analytical mindset with strong problem solving skills

• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets

• Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Accounting experience with large-scale Enterprise Reporting systems, knowledge of Workday preferred

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities

• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization

• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.

• Employee Family Assistance Program.

• Robust benefits package

Time Type

Full time

Compensation Details

Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process.