Finance Manager

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc.; Markham; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive group benefits program

Retirement savings program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the corporate accounting function, oversee month-end close, and ensure the integrity of balance sheet accounts.

You will mentor the accounting team, provide guidance to Operations Finance, and drive improvements in reporting processes while collaborating with IT and external auditors. The role requires CPA designation, IFRS expertise, and 3–5 years of relevant experience, with a hands-on approach to journal entries,

Qualifications

• CPA designation (required).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or Finance.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidated financial reporting.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business demands, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and time-sensitive commitments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate accounting function and oversee month-end close activities for the enterprise.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and accounting schedules prepared by the team.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Act as primary accounting advisor to Operations Finance teams and partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Legal, Procurement and Operations.
• Drive improvements to month-end close efficiency, reporting quality and internal controls.
• Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance JD Edwards, Hubble, Workiva and related financial reporting tools.

Skills

CPA designation

IFRS knowledge

Leadership

Excel

JD Edwards

M&A experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Finance Manager is responsible for leading Green Infrastructure Partners' corporate accounting function and ensuring the integrity, consistency and compliance of accounting across the organization. You will lead a team of accounting professionals responsible for key corporate accounting activities, month-end closing, and balance sheet governance. Acting as a technical accounting resource to Operations Finance teams across the business, you will provide accounting guidance, establish standardized accounting practices and help resolve complex accounting issues. Working closely with Financial Reporting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Operations Finance, IT and external auditors, you will ensure that accounting records accurately reflect business activities and support timely and reliable financial reporting. You will also play a key role in acquisition integrations, finance transformation initiatives and the continued development of scalable accounting processes.

PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE

Corporate Accounting & Month-End Governance

Lead the corporate accounting function and oversee month-end close activities for the enterprise. Ensure the completeness, accuracy and integrity of balance sheet accounts through timely reconciliations, reviews and resolution of outstanding items. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and accounting schedules prepared by the team. Hands-on approach with ability to prepare detailed accounting schedules, including fixed asset continuity, lease accounting, and other balance sheet supporting reconciliations, to assist the team in meeting reporting and operational requirements as needed. Effectively mentor, and develop team members, fostering professional growth, enhancing performance, and building a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

Accounting Advisory & Business Partnership

Act as the primary accounting advisor to Operations Finance teams, providing guidance on non-routine accounting transactions. Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Legal, Procurement and Operations to resolve accounting issues and improve accounting processes. Maintain compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify opportunities to simplify, automate and standardize financial reporting processes. Drive improvements to month-end close efficiency, reporting quality and internal controls. Partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance JD Edwards, Hubble, Workiva and related financial reporting tools.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• CPA designation (required).
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or Finance.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and consolidated financial reporting.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring accounting professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business demands, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines and time-sensitive commitments.
• Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder management and analytical skills.
• Experience in a merger and acquisition (M&A) environment is considered a strong asset.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as JD Edwards is considered a strong asset.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Expected Base Salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per year.
• The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity and work location.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive group benefits program.
• Retirement savings program.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.

Disclaimers

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.

Vacancy Status

This posting is for an existing job vacancy.

GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Our People

At Green Infrastructure Partners (GIP), our people are among the best. Our most valuable asset is our people - comprising our employees, customers, and the public. Nothing is more important than our people coming to work happy and leaving safely. GIP team members are at the heart of our success in designing and delivering infrastructure projects safely, thoughtfully, and with the highest quality.

Our Work

The work we do impacts lives. It impacts our schools and neighbourhoods, shaping our communities and cities. We are one of Canada’s largest and fastest‑growing construction companies. Every day, our people design, deliver, and maintain infrastructure for Canada’s rapidly growing cities. From demolition, shoring, and foundations to excavation, remediation, structures, paving, and the production of materials, we have the unique ability to self‑perform all project scopes without reliance on subcontractors. The work we do at GIP today will carry us into a better, greener, and safer tomorrow.

Our Culture

We are committed to fostering a work environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging for all so our people benefit from the creative solutions that come from embracing differences. Sustainability is part of our DNA. We focus on recycling and reusing materials by repurposing old roads and reengineering them into new ones, thereby keeping tons of used materials out of our landfills. As we look to the future, we need creative, ambitious, and innovative professionals who can help us to build the world of tomorrow, today. If you want to work for a world‑class organization that provides an exceptional career experience with an inclusive and collaborative culture, this opportunity is for you!