Finance Manager

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Montreal is seeking a Finance Manager who will be responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, and operational performance. This hybrid role requires a CPA with at least 8 years of experience in finance, including 3 years in a senior position. The ideal candidate will lead a team, support strategic decision-making, and promote financial optimization through innovative practices. Benefits include health, dental, and paid vacation days.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental benefits

15 paid vacation days

5 paid personal days

Qualifications

• Lead financial management aspects including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Proven experience in process automation and financial technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial strategy and planning.
• Manage financial reporting and oversight.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.

Skills

Financial Operations

Process Automation

Digital Transformation

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Bilingualism (English and French)

Education

CPA designation

Minimum 8 years in finance or accounting

Job description

The Finance Manager is a key financial leader responsible for overseeing financial planning, reporting, and operational performance. This hybrid role provides both financial leadership and operational insights, supporting strategic decision‑making including mergers and acquisitions across our brokerages and driving continuous improvements and optimization. The ideal candidate is a strategic business partner who thrives in a fast‑paced, innovative environment and is passionate about using AI, automation, and modern financial tools to enhance shared services and back‑office operations. As a key people leader, you will guide a team of finance professionals, collaborate cross‑functionally, and champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Planning

• Lead all aspects of financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
• Partner with regional leaders to support strategic planning and decision‑making across the organization.
• Analyze financial data to deliver proactive insights, strategic recommendations, and forward‑looking analysis to senior management driving business growth, enhancing both traditional and digital brokerage performance, and promoting operational excellence.

Financial Reporting and Oversight

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Brokerage Controller to ensure timely delivery of consistent financial reporting and variance analysis and budget development. Serve as the communication bridge to senior leadership, translating financial insights into an executive‑level narrative that highlights key trends, risk and opportunities that support strategic decision‑making.
• Provide recommendations for revenue optimization and cost savings, ensuring a proactive and strategic financial posture.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and local accounting standards.

People Leadership and Team Development

• Lead and develop a high‑performing team of finance professionals, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
• Set clear goals, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct performance reviews.
• Promote collaboration, engagement, and accountability across geographically distributed teams.

Key Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3 years in a senior accountant or financial business partner capacity.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial operations, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience in process automation, digital transformation, and leveraging financial technologies.
• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience working in multi‑entity, national, or shared services environments is preferred.
• Bilingualism (English and French) is required.
• Benefits include health, dental and 15 paid vacation days and 5 paid personal days.