Finance Manager

Element5; St. Thomas; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Element5 is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, costing and internal controls in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, and Leadership to drive profitability and strategic decision-making while balancing hands‑on execution and analytics. Compensation ranges from CAD 100,000 to CAD 150,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in Finance Manager/Senior Accountant/Controller or similar.
• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, forecasts, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Experience managing month-end close and year-end audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results including statements and KPIs.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and GL review.
• Support job costing, project costing, and product costing covering labour, materials, overhead, subcontracted services, freight, and variances.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Estimating, Project Management, Sales, and Leadership to understand cost drivers and profitability.
• Analyze manufacturing performance: labour efficiency, material yield, scrap, rework, machine utilization, throughput, inventory movement, and overhead absorption.
• Monitor inventory accounting and controls for raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and cycle counts.
• Review and report on project profitability, contract values, change orders, cost-to-complete estimates, and billing status.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning with department leaders and VP of Finance.
• Prepare financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses for pricing, CAPEX, capacity planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Support CAPEX planning, reporting, and ROI analyses for equipment and facilities.
• Oversee cash flow management, AR, collections, supplier payments, and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and documentation standards across finance and operations.
• Coordinate year-end audit requirements and support external reporting; banking, tax, and compliance.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to provide insights into costs, margins, and cash flow.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, ERP utilization, costing accuracy, and data integrity.
• Collaborate across departments in this hands-on leadership role.

Skills

Financial analysis

Business partnering

Excel

ERP systems

Costing

Forecasting

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

ERP accounting software

Job description

We're looking for an experienced, hands‑on Finance professional who enjoys partnering with leaders, analyzing business performance, and providing practical financial insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

As our Finance Manager, you'll report directly to the VP of Finance and play a key role in leading financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, costing, and internal controls. This position works closely with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Project Management, Payroll, and Leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and support informed business decisions across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing financial analysis and strategic thinking with hands‑on execution in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, including financial statements, management reporting, variance analysis, and key performance indicators.
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, inventory adjustments, deferred revenue, work‑in‑progress, and general ledger review.
• Support accurate job costing, project costing, and product costing, including labour, materials, overhead, subcontracted services, freight, and production variances.
• Partner with Operations, Production, Supply Chain, Estimating, Project Management, Sales, and Leadership to understand cost drivers, project profitability, operational performance, and financial risks.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, including labour efficiency, material yield, scrap, rework, machine utilization, throughput, inventory movement, and overhead absorption.
• Monitor inventory accounting and controls related to raw materials, work‑in‑progress, finished goods, and cycle count processes.
• Review and report on project profitability, contract values, change orders, cost‑to‑complete estimates, billing status, and project financial results.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes in collaboration with department leaders and the VP of Finance.
• Prepare financial models, business cases, and scenario analyses to support pricing decisions, capital investments, capacity planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Support capital expenditure planning, reporting, and return‑on‑investment analysis for equipment and facility investments.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts receivable, collections support, supplier payments, and working capital monitoring.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial policies, approval workflows, and documentation standards across finance and operational processes.
• Coordinate year‑end audit requirements and support external reporting, banking, tax, insurance, and compliance obligations.
• Develop financial dashboards and reporting tools that provide meaningful insights into business performance, costs, margins, and cash flow.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, ERP utilization, costing accuracy, workflow efficiency, and data integrity.
• Collaborate across departments and contribute wherever needed in this hands‑on leadership role.

What You Bring

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in a Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis, or similar role is preferred.
• Post‑secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA designation, or active progress toward obtaining a CPA designation, is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing financial statements, management reports, forecasts, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Experience managing month‑end close, year‑end audit activities, and financial compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Working knowledge of payroll accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, and capital assets.
• Strong financial analysis, business partnering, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, discretion, and accountability.
• Manufacturing, construction, project‑based, or industrial experience is considered a strong asset.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the financial performance and strategic direction of a growing organization. This role offers significant exposure to operations, project management, production, and executive leadership, allowing you to contribute directly to business decisions and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’re looking for someone who is analytical, collaborative, and eager to understand how the business operates beyond the numbers. If you enjoy solving complex problems, partnering with leaders, improving processes, and helping drive business performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 annually, based on qualifications and experience.

Accessibility: Element5 is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please let us know.

Artificial Intelligence: Element5 does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Vacancy Statement: This posting is for an existing vacancy.