The OpportunityWe are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented
Finance Manager who can balance day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement and business partnership. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, leading a team, solving problems, and providing accurate financial information to support business decisions.
The Finance Manager will work closely with the VP of Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, effective processes, and timely financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Accounting and Finance function.
- Lead the monthly and year-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, supporting schedules, and closing Sage for the reporting period.
- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
- Oversee accounts payable, vendor setup, payment approvals, and payment controls.
- Coordinate and support external, internal, and tax audits, including preparation of schedules and supporting documentation.
- Manage sales tax and real property tax matters, including government assessments and audits.
- Oversee inventory accounting, costing, controls, reconciliations, and year-end inventory counts.
- Manage the calculation and review of employee commissions and bonuses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with approved compensation plans.
- Manage and maintain Sage ERP financial data, including pricing, master data, system records, fields, and configurations.
- Work with external tax advisors to support the preparation and filing of the corporate T2 income tax return.
- Lead, train, and support Finance team members while driving process improvements and efficiencies.
- Provide financial and accounting support to other departments, including financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and system support.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure accurate and timely financial information.
Requirements- Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Experience managing or supervising Finance/Accounting team members.
- Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting and month-end/year-end close processes.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax, inventory accounting, and financial controls.
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Experience with Sage ERP and Power BI is highly preferred.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- CPA designation or progress toward a CPA designation is an asset.
Benefits- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Paid vacation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing training and professional development - Tuition Reimbursement
