Finance Manager

About the Company?

Our client is a biomedical engineering company. They are seeking a Finance Manager to oversee daily operations within the Finance department. The role involves reviewing the work of the accounting team, preparing key deliverables such as financial statements, management reports, and tax filings, and leading the annual financial statement audit by compiling working papers, creating supporting schedules, and coordinating responses to auditor inquiries.

Why Work Here?

• Join a rapidly expanding and successful biotechnology company
• Gain valuable experience in scaling a high-growth business, enhancing career development
• Contribute to building and shaping core accounting and finance processes and frameworks

About the Opportunity?

Compliance & Tax Support

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Liaise with tax advisors on sales/use tax, R&D credits, and other relevant filings

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and respond to inquiries from regulatory bodies

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Assist with the preparation and analysis of budgets and rolling forecasts
• Provide financial insights to management on trends, cost drivers, and opportunities for cost optimization

ERP System & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize the accounting module of the company’s ERP system (NetSuite)
• Lead or participate in system implementations or upgrades as needed
• Identify and drive process improvements for greater efficiency and accuracy

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales teams to support business objectives
• Provide financial guidance for CAPEX projects, product costing, and pricing strategies

Cost Accounting & Inventory Control

• Manage cost accounting processes related to manufacturing, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and BOM reviews
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, scrap, obsolescence, and work-in-progress (WIP)
• Collaborate with operations to improve cost control and inventory accuracy

About You?

• CPA designation
• Experience building relationships and being receptive to feedback
• Audit firm experience is a strong asset
• Full cycle accounting experience and financial reporting expertise
• Experience with NetSuite is an asset
• Entrepreneurial spirit and experience working with founders or presidents
• Manufacturing and/or life sciences industry experience preferred; a tech-enabled business background is ideal
• Experience delivering presentations to senior executives

Salary Range?

$110,000 - $130,000/year

How to Apply?

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. We accept documents only in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

When referencing this job, quote #444186.

Note: You must reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this role. A recruiter will contact you if your profile matches our client’s requirements.