Finance Manager

emergiTEL; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Finance Manager to strengthen its Finance function in Montreal. The ideal candidate will have a CPA designation, at least 10 years of experience in financial leadership, and be bilingual in English and French. This full-time role involves overseeing financial statements, budgets, and compliance with accounting standards, while fostering collaboration and efficiency within the finance team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, management control, or financial leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (oral and written).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the finance function for Canadian operations.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements and annual budgets.
• Structure internal finance processes to support growth.
• Supervise local finance teams providing services to U.S. entity.
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders on financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and IFRS.
• Support local and international tax processes.
• Foster a culture of collaboration within the finance team.

Skills

Cognos

Forecasting

Hyperion

QuickBooks

Accounting

Corporate Finance

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Budgeting

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading global financial services organization, is growing its presence in Montreal and is seeking a Finance Manager Accounting & Management Control to play a key role in strengthening and structuring its Finance function across the Americas.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced finance leader who thrives in dynamic international environments. You will help build structure, lead a talented team, and partner closely with senior leadership in Canada, the U.S. and Europe to ensure operational excellence and financial integrity.

If you’re looking to blend hands-on financial management with strategic leadership in a setting that values collaboration, innovation, and growth, then this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the finance function for the organization’s Canadian operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance across accounting, reporting, and management control activities.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, annual budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Structure and optimize internal finance processes to support growth and efficiency.
• Supervise two local finance teams (approximately 10 people total) providing services to the U.S. entity.
• Collaborate closely with senior finance leaders in Canada, the U.S. and Europe on financial reporting, audits, and tax matters.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and IFRS.
• Support local and international tax processes including corporate tax, VAT, and cross-border considerations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Maintain productive relationships with auditors, tax authorities, and internal business partners across departments.

Qualifications & Experience

• CPA designation (or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, management control, or financial leadership roles.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams.
• Strong understanding of Canadian GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in a complex international or multi-entity organization is a strong asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (oral and written).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable driving structure and process improvement in a growing organization.

Key Skills

Cognos, Forecasting, Hyperion, QuickBooks, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1