Finance Manager

Applied Industrial Flooring Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance

Generous vacation

Job summary

A dynamic project-based organization in Mississauga seeks a Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, planning, and control. This hands-on role encompasses core accounting functions while supporting operational efficiency and growth. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields, have over 5 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate strong leadership and analytical skills. Opportunities for progression to CFO are available for high performers.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in finance, project accounting, or operations management.
• Experience in construction or project-driven industries is an asset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and consolidated reports.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning processes.
• Analyze project costs and present insights to leadership.
• Manage cash flow, banking transactions, and treasury operations.
• Support HR and IT operational functions within the organization.

Skills

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for leading the financial reporting, planning, control, and operational coordination of a dynamic, project-based organization. This role is both strategic and hands-on—owning core accounting functions while partnering closely with operations and leadership to drive financial performance and organizational scalability.

The position is designed to grow into broader organizational leadership, including support and oversight of HR, IT, and administrative functions, with a long-term growth path toward Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

What You Will Be Doing

• Prepare financial statements, interim reports, and consolidated financial packages.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Analyze project costs, risks, and performance trends; present insights to senior leadership.
• Ensure effective cost controls and financial governance for direct and indirect project expenses.
• Manage cash flow, banking transactions, treasury operations, and creditor payments.
• Support tax planning, procurement decisions, purchasing strategies, and subcontracting evaluations.
• Manage the payroll process with Third Party provider.
• Manage the financial aspects related to project cost and profitability, approvals and associated reporting.
• Manage insurance needs, guarantees, and other financial compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with technical, operations, environmental, and administrative teams to support contract and project management.
• Oversee documentation and reporting for corporate entities, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Lead financial and administrative project close-out activities.
• Take a hands-on leadership approach in supervising the accounting and administration team, providing daily guidance, support, and escalation management.
• Provide ongoing training, development, and mentorship to team members to elevate performance and operational effectiveness.
• Lead and participate in special projects such as system conversions, upgrades, and new system implementations with a hands-on execution mindset.
• Contribute to operations systems, HR processes, and IT program alignment as the role expands.

This Role Is Designed for Growth

As the organization evolves, this position offers the opportunity to:

• Take on broader operational responsibilities across multiple functions.
• Expand your leadership scope into HR, including workforce planning, people processes, and organizational development.
• Support strategic oversight of IT systems, data integrity, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Progress into senior financial leadership, with a clear upward pathway toward a future CFO role for high-performing candidates.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 5–7+ years in finance, project accounting, operations management, or a related leadership role.
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Advanced Excel skills; PowerPoint proficiency is an asset.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and critical-thinking abilities.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with operations, HR, third party service providers, clients and senior leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Experience in construction, engineering, or project-driven industries is an asset.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and retirement savings programs.
• Comprehensive health benefits starting Day One for eligible employees.
• Meaningful work on major infrastructure and organizational initiatives.
• Professional development tailored to your growth path.
• Work-life balance supported by a strong wellness culture.
• Generous vacation and additional employee perks.
• A career trajectory that can evolve into cross-functional leadership and future CFO opportunities.