Finance Manager

Minto Group; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial portfolios, manage cash and treasury operations, and support socially responsible investors. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, integrity, and a solid background in finance. This role involves managing a Junior Financial Analyst and participating in Investment Committee meetings. A bachelor’s degree in business administration or finance is required, along with at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in a Finance-related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics or finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial portfolio, oversee cash management and financial reporting.
• Support socially responsible investors with investment strategies.
• Prepare quarterly performance reports and manage treasury operations.

Skills

Integrity and Trust

Critical Thinking

Business Acumen

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

CFP Designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

We are currently seeking a Finance Manager.

Who we are :

Bridgegreen Capital is an Ottawa-Based Single Family Office, providing a range of advisory services including Wealth Planning, Tax and Estate Planning, Risk Management, Family Governance, Rising Gen Education and Succession Strategies to our shareholders.

We cultivate a culture of trust,innovation, and employee well-being.

Who you are : Finance Manager

Reporting to the Senior Vice-President Finance and Taxation, this individual is responsible for managing, organizing and reporting on the financial portfolio of our shareholders. The Finance Manager is tasked with overseeing cash management, treasury services, financial reporting and investment planning.

Investment Oversight :

As one of the company’s main liaisons between banks, investment managers and our shareholders, the Finance manager is proficient at building and maintaining internal and external relationships, reviewing and recommending revisions to investment strategies to reflect changes in market conditions or shareholder circumstances, monitoring investment performance, assisting with asset allocations and planning investment strategies for excess cash.

Social Impact Investing Management :

Support a small group of socially responsible investors who seek opportunities to align their investing strategy with their philanthropic goals. Create and maintain a pipeline of potential deals, build a deep network of social impact investing partners and ensure the investors have access to support through educational opportunities and mentorships. Guide the decision-making process, providing tools, resources and information about deal potential based on the investment criteria.

Reporting Oversight :

Manage a Junior Financial Analyst, ensuring the preparation of accurate net worth statements, cash flow forecasts and liquidity reports. Prepare materials for quarterly meetings including performance reports, market updates and investment recommendations. Prepare semi-annual reporting for private company investments. Ensure that the financial assets of the shareholders are structured in compliance with their financial goals and objectives.

Treasury Oversight :

Oversee the company’s treasury operations, monitoring and reporting on the activity of numerous entities and ensuring time sensitive transactions are completed. Develop, maintain and monitor treasury policy and procedures to maximize the security and integrity of operations. Communicate treasury strategies and performance to senior management and shareholders. Mitigate financial and credit risks by assessing interest and foreign exchange rates. Optimize cash balances to maximize interest income and minimize borrowing costs. Govern the on-line banking platform. Maintain relationships with banking partners.

Investment Committee :

Participate in Investment Committee meetings acting as the secretary. Take minutes at the quarterly Investment Committee meetings and manage action items. Prepare some of the Investment Committee documents in a timely manner.

Specialized Skills and Competencies :

• Integrity and Trust
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Business Acumen
• Communication skills (listening, verbal and written)
• Ability to work autonomously
• Solid knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
• Experience presenting to senior executivesand shareholders
• Interpersonal skillswithin a hybrid team environment
• Initiative / Self starter
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Outlook
• Intermediate / Advanced Excel

Education : The successful candidate holds abachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics or finance. CFP designation would be considered an asset.

Experience : A minimum of five years’ experience in a Finance-related role.