Finance Manager

Recruiting in Motion; Barrie; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Excellent Pension benefits

Job summary

Recruiting in Motion is seeking a Finance Manager in Ontario to lead a small team and own day-to-day finance functions.

The role focuses on accounting activities, financial planning, payroll oversight, and providing practical insights to management. You will drive improvements in procedures and reporting while guiding staff and supporting asset management. Competitive pension and health benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or a degree in accounting/finance.
• 5+ years of relevant experience including staff supervision.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with QuickBooks Accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial results.
• Develop financial plans and explain performance against targets.
• Provide practical financial insights to management and key stakeholders.
• Oversee payroll activities and coordinate audit preparation.
• Improve financial procedures, reporting tools, and internal safeguards.
• Guide team members and support spending and asset management.

Skills

Staff supervision

Financial planning

Payroll

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a small team and take ownership of day-to-day finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial results.
• Develop financial plans and explain performance against targets.
• Provide practical financial insights to management and key stakeholders
• Oversee payroll activities and coordinate audit preparation.
• Improve financial procedures, reporting tools, and internal safeguards.
• Guide team members and support spending and asset management.

Requirements

• CPA designation OR a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience, including staff supervision.
• Well-rounded knowledge of accounting, financial planning, and payroll.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with QuickBooks accounting systems.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly and build effective working relationships.
• A practical approach, strong attention to detail, and sound judgment.

What’s In It for You

• Health and dental coverage.
• Excellent Pension benefits for eligible employees.
• Broad responsibility and the opportunity to shape how the finance function operates.
  

AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.