Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A global financial services organization in Montreal seeks a Finance Manager to lead its Canadian finance operations. Candidates should have a CPA designation and over 10 years of experience in financial leadership. The role involves enhancing financial processes, supervising finance teams, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is required. This is a dynamic opportunity for a finance leader focused on growth and collaboration.

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.
• Experience in a complex, international, or multi-entity organization is a strong asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French (oral and written).
• Entrepreneurial mindset – comfortable in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance the finance function for Canadian operations.
• Oversee financial statements, annual budgets, and performance KPIs.
• Structure and optimize internal finance processes.
• Supervise local finance teams providing services to the U.S. entity.
• Collaborate with senior finance leaders on reporting, audits, and taxes.
• Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards and IFRS.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

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.