Finance Manager

Kassen Recruitment; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in transportation and infrastructure is seeking a Finance Manager to enhance its corporate finance function. The role is crucial for financial reporting accuracy and team leadership, offering career growth opportunities in a stable environment. Candidates with a CPA and solid financial management experience will thrive.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of post-designation experience.
• Strong background in public accounting or corporate finance.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee financial consolidation across multiple entities.
• Supervise a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Accounting Principles

Communication

Problem-Solving

Detail-Oriented

Education

CPA Designation

Job description

A well-established organization in the transportation and infrastructure sector is looking to add a Finance Manager to its corporate finance function. This leadership role is central to ensuring timely and accurate financial close and reporting, and is ideal for professionals with a strong foundation in accounting and team leadership who thrive in structured, deadline-driven environments.

About the Role
Reporting to a senior finance leader, this role is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process, managing consolidation activities, and preparing financial statements in accordance with accounting standards. Leading a team of 4–5 finance professionals, this manager will play a key role in ensuring the quality and consistency of financial data, while supporting continuous improvement across reporting functions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the full month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting packages
• Oversee financial consolidation across multiple entities or business units
• Review and finalize external financial statements and related disclosures
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of intermediate and senior accountants
• Liaise with auditors and support external audit processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance reporting efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during system integrations and reporting transitions

What You Bring

• CPA designation with 3–5 years of post-designation experience
• Strong background in public accounting or a corporate finance team at a publicly traded company
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and reporting standards
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing deadlines
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to problem-solving

Why Join
This is a key role within a stable, evolving organization where finance plays a critical role in operations and strategic decision-making. You’ll join a supportive and professional team, gain exposure to complex reporting requirements, and be positioned for career growth in a well-structured environment.