Finance Manager

Robertson & Company Ltd.; Uxbridge; On-site; CAD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson & Company Ltd. in Uxbridge, Ontario, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead site-level accounting and financial reporting. The role oversees a small finance team, manages month-end close, and drives budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with operations and corporate leadership.

The incumbent will ensure IFRS compliance, internal controls, and asset valuation, while partnering with plant operations to optimize working capital and profitability. Onsite five days weekly in Uxbridge.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting/finance experience, manufacturing or industrial background preferred.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial control experience.
• Ability to own a full close and deliver accurate reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting with a small team.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and balance sheet integrity.
• Ensure IFRS compliance, internal controls, and asset valuation accuracy.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting with actionable insights.
• Analyze costs, margins, and variances to improve profitability.
• Collaborate with plant operations and corporate finance for decisions.
• Coordinate audits and support tax and treasury reporting.
• Strengthen processes, reporting accuracy, and ERP-driven automation.

Skills

IFRS knowledge

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Team leadership

ERP systems

Excel skills

Sage X3 exposure

CPA designation (asset)

Communication

Onsite collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA designation asset

Tools

Sage X3

Job description

Uxbridge, Ontario | Full-time, onsite

$110,000 CAD (dependent on experience)

Our client is an established manufacturing organization operating as part of a larger, publicly traded industrial group. With a strong focus on precision-engineered products, operational excellence, and financial discipline, the organization offers an opportunity to lead site-level finance activities while partnering with operations and corporate leadership. This is a confidential search.

Finance Manager

Location

Uxbridge, Ontario | Full-time, onsite

Base Salary

$110,000 CAD (dependent on experience)

The Client

Our client is an established manufacturing organization operating as part of a larger, publicly traded industrial group. With a strong focus on precision-engineered products, operational excellence, and financial discipline, the organization offers an opportunity to lead site-level finance activities while partnering with operations and corporate leadership. This is a confidential search.

What you will achieve in this role

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting function, providing guidance and oversight to a small finance team.
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and timely, accurate financial statements.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and balance sheet integrity.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and asset valuation requirements.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance reporting, translating results into clear recommendations for management.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, margins, product mix, and operating variances to identify risks and opportunities for improved profitability.
• Partner with plant operations and corporate finance to support business decisions, working capital management, and process improvements.
• Coordinate audit activities and support tax, treasury, and other corporate reporting requirements.
• Strengthen financial processes, reporting accuracy, controls, and automation, including effective use of ERP systems.

What you must bring to this role

• Progressive experience in accounting and finance, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment, with the ability to own a full accounting close and financial reporting cycle.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial controls, balance sheet accounting, and management reporting.
• Demonstrated capability in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and manufacturing cost or margin analysis.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting and finance staff, or clear readiness to step into a formal leadership role.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems; Sage X3 exposure is an asset.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA designation or progress toward completion is an asset.
• Confident communicator who can collaborate effectively with operations, senior leadership, and corporate stakeholders.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with sound judgment, accountability, and a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Ability to work onsite in Uxbridge, Ontario, five days per week.

Additional Information

Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.

We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist in screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.

Robertson is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are a certified diverse supplier and actively seek to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. Join us in building a diverse and inclusive environment.