Finance Manager

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is assisting a client in the financial services sector in Toronto. They seek a Finance Manager to lead core accounting, FP&A, and regulatory reporting within a CIRO-regulated environment.

The role is based in North York with a hybrid schedule (four days in the office). The candidate will oversee accounting close, statutory reporting under IFRS, budgeting, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial experience with hands-on corporate accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (read/speak Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting, including general ledger, month-end close, year-end close, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review IFRS-based monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls of financial records.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on audits, filings, and compliance matters.
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
• Partner with senior management and Head Office Finance on new initiatives, pricing, and accounting or tax considerations.
• Assist with CIRO filings, including monthly financial reports and Form 1, with compliance and external advisors.
• Monitor regulatory capital requirements and early-warning thresholds; escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee treasury activities: cash flow monitoring, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues in China and participate in occasional evening calls.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Hands-on corporate accounting

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a growing organization in the financial services sector, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead key corporate accounting, financial planning and analysis, and regulatory reporting activities. This is an opportunity to take on a broad finance role within a CIRO-regulated investment dealer, partnering with senior management and an international finance team. The successful candidate will bring strong hands-on corporate accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and fluency in Mandarin. The role is based in North York and follows a hybrid schedule with four days in the office.

Responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, month-end and year-end close, and account reconciliations
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting in accordance with IFRS
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial records while maintaining a strong internal control environment
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on year-end audit, tax filings, and related compliance matters
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling
• Partner with senior management and Head Office Finance on new initiatives, business decisions, pricing, and accounting or tax considerations
• Assist with CIRO financial and regulatory filings, including monthly financial reports and Form 1, in collaboration with compliance and external advisors
• Monitor regulatory capital requirements and early-warning thresholds, escalating potential issues as appropriate
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash flow monitoring, banking relationships, and short-term liquidity planning
• Support the development and enhancement of finance policies, procedures, risk management practices, and internal controls
• Collaborate with colleagues in China and participate in occasional evening calls as required

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive financial experience, with strong hands-on corporate accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Fluency in Mandarin and English, with the ability to read and speak Mandarin
• Familiarity with CIRO requirements and financial/regulatory reporting is an asset; experience in a brokerage, investment dealer, or other regulated financial services environment is preferred

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.