Assistant Manager Finance

IFG - International Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

RRSP matching

Job summary

IFG - International Financial Group in Toronto is seeking an Assistant Manager, Finance to lead financial reporting and FP&A activities in a hybrid work environment.

You will work with business leaders on budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning, while ensuring IFRS compliance and delivering insightful financial analysis.

This role requires CPA designation or CPA in progress, 4–5+ years of experience, and strong Excel and ERP skills.

Qualifications

• Must have CPA designation or CPA in progress with IFRS knowledge.
• 4–5+ years of accounting/finance experience including FP&A.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-sized) preferred.
• Hands-on experience preparing/reviewing IFRS financial statements.
• Strong budgeting/forecasting, variance analysis, modelling, and reporting.
• Advanced Excel; ERP systems and reporting tools are assets.
• Excellent analytical, and business partnering skills for senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and quarter-end financial reporting, IFRS statements, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Partner with business leaders to support annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning.
• Prepare monthly management packs with financial analysis and KPI reporting.
• Research and apply IFRS standards; support technical accounting matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze results and provide recommendations.
• Support year-end audits with schedules and internal control compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in models, processes, and mentoring juniors.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance Analysis

Financial Modelling

Management Reporting

ERP experience

Advanced Excel

Business partnering

Communication

Education

CPA designation

CFE in progress

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Helping our software client with a Assistant Manager, Finance search in Toronto. This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid work model (1-2 days in office), bonus, benefits, RRSP matching and more.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end financial reporting process, including preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Partner with business leaders to support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning while providing insights into business performance and key financial drivers.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including financial analysis, KPI reporting, and commentary on variances against budget and prior periods.
• Research and apply IFRS accounting standards, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements while supporting technical accounting matters and changes to accounting policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Support year-end audits by preparing audit schedules, technical accounting documentation, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal control requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing financial models, reporting processes, and planning tools to increase accuracy and efficiency while mentoring junior finance team members.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or successful completion of the CFE (CPA in progress will also be considered).
• 4–5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities.
• Previous experience in public accounting is required (Big 4 or mid-sized public accounting firm preferred).
• Must have hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements under IFRS, with a strong understanding of technical accounting standards.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders.