Finance Manager

Leadervest; Toronto; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadervest in Toronto, Ontario seeks a Manager of Finance, a CPA who blends hands-on financial management with strategic analysis and client‑facing responsibilities.

The role provides financial insight to leadership and clients, helping drive growth and profitability while strengthening financial controls and reporting discipline.

You will lead the finance team, manage close processes, develop budgets and models, and partner with internal teams and owners to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in accounting and finance with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities for client interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and advise senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and processes.
• Partner with internal teams and clients to address financial needs.
• Present financial results to leadership and clients.
• Support strategic planning and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop finance team members as the organization grows.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Communication

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Our client is seeking a Manager of Finance to join their growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a CPA who enjoys combining hands-on financial management, strategic analysis, and client-facing responsibilities.

About the Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in providing financial insight to leadership and clients while helping drive the continued growth and success of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial models, and management reporting.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, processes, and financial performance.
• Partner with internal teams and clients to understand financial requirements and provide practical solutions.
• Present financial results and insights to senior leadership and clients.
• Support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop finance/accounting team members as the organization grows.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience with financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and financial close.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact confidently with clients.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

Required Skills

• Experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in public accounting.
• Experience working with owner-managed businesses or multiple business units.