First American

Manager, IT Finance

First American$129K — $157K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in Finance, 2+ years in IT Finance or tech-related financial management
  • Strong knowledge of financial planning and capital planning
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with financial operations systems like IBM Apptio
  • Excellent communication skills for diverse stakeholders
  • CPA designation or equivalent qualifications

Responsibilities

  • Lead IT Finance operations including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  • Manage annual financial planning for external IT resources and software
  • Support quarterly rolling forecasts and cash flow modeling
  • Oversee financial alignment of consulting contracts and asset tracking
  • Prepare monthly financial reports on project capitalization
  • Provide analysis and guidance on consulting spend and budget performance
  • Approve invoices and ensure financial policy compliance
  • Facilitate migration to new financial tracking systems
  • Act as liaison between IT and Finance for reporting accuracy

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
  • Group retirement savings plan with company match
  • Generous paid holidays and time off
  • Hybrid work arrangements available
  • Paid volunteer opportunities with donation matching
  • Employee recognition programs with referral incentives
  • Opportunity to participate in a stock purchase plan
  • Additional innovative employee engagement programs
Full Job Description
As an IT Finance Manager, you will lead financial operations that support the strategic and day-to-day management of the IT portfolio. This includes overseeing budgeting/forecasting, long-range capital planning, and reporting, while ensuring financial alignment across consulting contracts, software, and hardware assets. Collaborating closely with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams, you’ll help drive financial transparency and operational efficiency. HERE’S HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE: • Lead and manage IT Finance Operations including budgeting/forecasting, long-range capital planning, variance analysis, invoice processing, accruals, and reporting. • Lead the annual financial planning process for IT external resources, software licensing, and hardware procurement. • Support quarterly rolling forecasts, including CapEx/OpEx variance analysis, cash flow modeling, and depreciation/leasing updates. • Oversee financial alignment of consulting contracts and Statements of Work (SOWs) in collaboration with the IT Project Management Office and Procurement, while ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of software and hardware assets throughout their lifecycle. • Prepare and review monthly reports including software development work in progress, project capitalization, and software capitalization. • Provide financial analysis and guidance on consulting spend, labour variances, and departmental budget performance. • Approve invoices and purchase orders, ensuring compliance with financial policies and procedures. • Migrate from legacy financial tracking systems to a new Technology Business Management and FinOps tool to support modernized costing and planning of the IT portfolio.  • Act as a liaison between IT and Finance departments to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and responses to business inquiries. • Manage a team consisting of an accounts payable analyst and a financial analyst HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BRING: • 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance, with at least 2 years in IT Finance or financial management within a technology environment. • Strong understanding of financial planning, budgeting/forecasting processes and long-range capital planning. • Advanced analytical skills, problem-identification, and resolution skills with attention to detail. • Experience with financial operations systems and tools (e.g. IBM Apptio). • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and non-technical teams. • CPA designation or equivalent.   Total Direct Compensation: 129,100 - 157,900 Any pay range is in $CAD. The stated pay range reflects the total expected compensation for this role (e.g., base pay plus any expected incentives or allowances, where applicable)   HERE’S WHAT SETS US APART:  Through mentoring, innovative tools, and a variety of programs that engage and reward, we empower each employee to be great and drive results. • Comprehensive benefits that include Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and Wellness Essentials • Group retirement savings plan with company match • Paid holidays and generous paid time off • Hybrid work arrangements • Paid volunteer opportunities and charitable donation matching • Employee recognition programs that include referral incentives • Potential for performance-based incentives  • The opportunity to participate in our stock purchase plan • And more! *As per terms of the employment agreement

About First American

First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies' core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services.

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Choosing First American means opting for a career where your skills are appreciated and your contributions are valued. Here, every employee is empowered to reach their full potential, supported by our culture of growth, leadership, and innovation. Join First American today and be part of a team that is reshaping the future through exceptional service, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. Explore the positions we have available and take the first step towards a rewarding career at First American.
Learn more about First American
Size
22,233 employees
Market Cap
$5.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$696.4 million
Founded
1889
5 Year Trend
+10.6%
Revenue
$7 billion
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