Finance Manager - A Hands-On Strategic Role!

The Mason Group Inc; Surrey; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group Inc represents an aviation industry client based in Delta, BC, seeking a Finance Manager who will lead financial operations in a hands-on role. You will report to the owner, oversee budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, internal controls, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a focus on continuous process improvement and inventory/capital asset oversight.

In-office, Canadian compensation, CPA preferred candidate will contribute to strategic decision-making across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Qualified Canadian CPA designation is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in supervision/management.
• Experience in budgeting and project costing across departments, with inventory and variance analysis knowledge.
• Strong forex experience, multi-currency transactions, hedging and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ability to learn industry-specific software.
• Strong business acumen with cross-functional partnership capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative demeanor.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive problem-solver.

Responsibilities

• Manage full cycle accounting processes and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain budgets and analyses to monitor operational performance.
• Supervise accounting staff and drive continuous process improvements.
• Oversee foreign exchange management and inventory/capital assets.
• Support ownership with strategic decision-making through timely insights.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Forex management

Accounting software

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is an industry leader in aviation, based in Delta, BC. Serving clients across North America, the business is experiencing continued growth with exciting expansion plans on the horizon. This organization values collaboration, quality, and investing in its people, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working closely with the owner and cross-functional teams.

This role is fully in-office (5 days per week), supporting a collaborative culture and strong partnerships across the business.

Reporting directly to the owner, the Finance Manager will oversee all financial operations, internal controls, and human resources functions. This is a hands-on leadership role, critical to ensuring the accuracy of financial records, managing cash flow, and providing timely insights to support strategic decision-making.

Key responsibilities include managing the full cycle accounting process, preparing financial reports, and developing and maintaining budgets and analysis to monitor operational performance. The Finance Manager will also supervise accounting staff and play a key role in driving continuous improvement across processes and systems. Additional responsibilities include foreign exchange management and oversight of inventory and capital assets.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with the ability to understand business operations, anticipate needs in a growing organization, and support ownership in strategic decision-making. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and well-rounded leader who is eager to learn and grow with the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Qualified Canadian CPA designation is highly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ or more years in a supervisory or management role
• Proven leadership and experience managing the accounting functions
• Experience in budgeting and project costing across departments, with a strong understanding of inventory and variance analysis is required
• Strong forex experience, including managing multi-currency transactions, exposure, hedging and cash flow management
• Proficiency in accounting software and the ability to learn industry specific software
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner cross-functionally and support operational decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative, approachable, and friendly demeanor
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and hands-on, with a proactive approach to problem-solving

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