Finance Manager

Mier Human Capital; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Manager to lead a dynamic team in St. Catharines. This role involves overseeing financial accounting, reporting, and compliance while driving continuous improvement in financial processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage teams effectively. With a focus on enhancing financial reporting quality and ensuring compliance with internal controls, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years of management experience leading teams.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a finance team of two members.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and insights.
• Implement and maintain compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Accounting

Internal Controls

Analytical Abilities

ERP Systems (Oracle/Winsol)

Communication Skills

Time Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Management Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Accountivity is hiring!

Job Title: Finance Manager

Location: St.Catherines

Job Type: 18 month contract

Salary: $45.00-$50.00/hour

Our client in St. Catherines, ON is actively looking for an Finance Manager to join their team.

Position Description:

• Lead and manage a team of two team members
• Overseeing of the business unit's finance team and activities, including:
• Financial accounting and reporting
• Accounts receivable
• Accounts payable
• Inventory
• Perform efficient and effective financial close and reporting for the business unit as part of a (targeted) 3 day close each month and answer questions or queries related to the financial results
• Provide financial reporting, analysis and insights, including analysis of actual results vs. budget, forecast and estimates
• Collaborate with local management team and company head office to build the annual budget and forecasts
• Streamline and automate routine processes and activities
• Improve quality of financial reporting and analysis on an ongoing basis
• Support the standardization and alignment of the business unit's accounting policies, procedures, and systems as part of the integration
• Implement and maintain compliance with internal controls and financial accountability
• Monitor compliance with all financial policies, including delegation of authority by working in partnership with the local business unit management team
• Support the separation and integration of customers, systems, business and finance processes
• Manage external audits of financial statements and audits by provincial and federal tax authorities
• Perform AR and AP functions to cover for absences

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven self-starter and able to work independently
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting
• Strong understanding of finance-related transactional and reporting processes with a proven track record of continuous improvement
• Strong understanding and experience with accounting, internal controls, financial systems, and processes
• Proficiency and aptitude to work with complex ERP systems. Preferably Oracle and/or Winsol
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively to external stakeholders. A team player with a proven ability to build strong business relationships beyond the finance team
• Strong time management and prioritization skills and able to handle tight timelines
• Resourceful, strong analytical abilities, detailed oriented and creative problem-solving skills
• Audit and controls experience are an asset
• Prior experience with business and finance integrations would be an asset
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and manage competing priorities
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to work onsite in St Catharines
• Flexibility to travel to Toronto on occasion
• Minimum of 6+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience being a key contributor to the financial close and related activities
• Minimum of 3+ years of management experience with a track record of leading and developing team members.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration with CPA or equivalent designation.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.