Finance Manager

G Adventures limited; Canada; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading travel company is looking for a proactive Finance Manager in Toronto. You will oversee the month-end close process, ensure accuracy of financial results, and drive improvements across the finance function. The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years of accounting experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $100,000 CAD annually, along with a comprehensive rewards package including travel perks and additional leave days.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Exclusive travel perks

Additional days off, including on your birthday

Vacation time

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Recognition Program

Learning and Growth Opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 7+ years experience in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close calendar, processes, and timelines.
• Evaluate month-end processes and identify opportunities to improve accuracy.
• Assist with interim and year-end external audits.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and training to accountants.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

7+ years experience in a corporate accounting environment

Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, etc.)

Excellent analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

High attention to detail

Curiosity and initiative

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, Oracle)

Job description

About Us

Let’s go on an adventure together! Hey there, we’re G Adventures. We’re one of the world’s leading small group travel companies, and we’ve always believed that travel isn’t just about where you go – it’s about how it changes you. For the last 35 years, we’ve set out to do things differently. No cookie‑cutter tours. No giant buses or cruise ships. And not to mention, as few selfie sticks as possible. Just real humans, travelling your heart out across the world with open minds and a non‑stop desire to make our planet better, simply by exploring it. At G Adventures, our DNA (or GNA, if you will) is built on belonging – where bringing your authentic self to work every day isn’t just accepted, it’s downright celebrated. For our office crew – you wanna rock a t‑shirt with your dog’s face on it? We say go for it. For our Chief Experience Officers – you wanna hit the road and call some of the most epic places on Earth your home office? We love that – and we’ve got you. Wanna spend your days with people you genuinely like? Us too – and we’re pretty sure you’ll fit right in, wherever that is. Now about that career of yours – this is the kind of place where you can spread your wings and truly grow into your role. The best part? You get to do it all alongside a passionate, freakishly talented, one‑of‑a‑kind bunch excited to produce top‑notch work and spread a ridiculous amount of goodness at the same time. Feel like this could be the right fit? We think so too, and we’re already way too excited to meet you.

We’re looking for a detail‑oriented and proactive Finance Manager to join our Toronto office. This role oversees the month‑end close process, ensures the accuracy of financial results, and supports continuous improvements across the finance function. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams and play a key role in strengthening financial controls and delivering meaningful insights.

Key Responsibilities

Month‑End Close & Reporting

• Manage the month‑end close calendar, processes, and timelines.
• Monitor the month‑end checklist and work with team members to ensure all tasks are completed on schedule.
• Review and approve journal entries with appropriate documentation and accuracy.
• Review entity‑level and consolidated trial balances and provide commentary on period‑over‑period movement.
• Review accountants’ completeness check analyses and ensure issues are addressed promptly.
• Review aging of balance sheet accounts to identify risk areas, unusual activity, and accounts requiring further investigation.
• Review and sign off on balance sheet reconciliations; ensure standardized formats and consistent quality.
• Perform P&L actual vs. forecast analysis and year‑over‑year variance analysis.
• Present key monthly financial insights to the Corporate Controller and senior leadership.
• Other Ad hoc duties

Process Improvement & Controls

• Evaluate month‑end processes and identify opportunities to streamline, automate, or improve accuracy.
• Lead the development and implementation of a standardized balance sheet reconciliation format.
• Strengthen internal controls and support compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Audit & Compliance

• Assist with interim and year‑end external audits, including preparation of supporting schedules and responses to auditor requests.
• Support accounting policy updates, documentation, and ad‑hoc technical accounting matters.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with business units and FP&A to align on forecasts, actuals, key drivers, and business performance insights.
• Collaborate with systems, operations, and other teams to improve financial data integrity and reporting capabilities.

People Leadership

• Provide ongoing mentoring, training, and guidance to accountants and other finance team members.
• Support onboarding, development, and continuous learning within the finance team.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity, problem‑solving, and proactive thinking across the team.
• Offer clear feedback and help team members strengthen technical proficiency and analytical skills.

Skills & Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation
• 7+ years experience in a corporate accounting environment
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Workday, Oracle, etc.) is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work effectively with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Curiosity and initiative – someone who asks "why," digs into variances, and proactively seeks better ways of doing things.

Additional Information

• Base Salary Hiring Range: $80,000.00 – $100,000.00 CAD annually
• Eligible for an annual performance‑based bonus

Final salary offered will fall within the posted salary range and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, experience and qualifications.

What Do We Offer You?

• Competitive Total Rewards Package, including exclusive travel perks!
• Additional days off, including on your birthday!
• Vacation time for you to recharge
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Meaningful Employee Recognition Program
• Learning and Growth Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups

*Applicable based on location*

Please note that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used in the selection or interview process.

G Adventures is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We consider all qualified applicants.