Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting

Nutrition International; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 91,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutrition organization in Ottawa seeks a Finance Manager to oversee corporate accounting. The role includes managing accounts payable, payroll, and ensuring compliance with financial policies. Applicants should have a degree in finance or accounting and substantial management experience. Offering competitive salary, benefits, and a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive market pay

Pension

Health and dental benefits

Professional development allowance

Flexible work hours

Four weeks of vacation plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of accounting experience.
• At least three years in a financial management role.
• Strong technical and professional knowledge of finance and accounting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks with the AP team for payments.
• Act as a backup for bi-weekly payroll preparation.
• Support the production of accurate financial information.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Oracle NetSuite

Fluency in English

Knowledge of international banking practices

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business

Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Employment Type

Permanent, Full time

Location

Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission

December 1st, 2025

Salary

CAD $91,000 - $95,000

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference. Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

Know our team

Nutrition International's Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Grant Finance & Compliance, Global Risk, Assurance & Fraud, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities Management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting to be based in Ottawa, Canada, working 2 days/week in-office.

About you

You are someone with a University degree in accounting, finance or business and completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA). You have a minimum of five years of accounting experience and a minimum of three years in a financial management role. You have good judgment in analyzing data and information and adapting procedures to accommodate new or unusual situations. You are adept at identifying process improvements and workflow efficiencies while maintaining robust oversight and internal controls.

You have demonstrated strong people leadership skills and have sound technical and professional knowledge of finance and accounting, especially Canadian reporting standards. You have the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly. Experience with Oracle NetSuite is considered an asset. Knowledge of international banking practices is considered an asset. Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

Accounts Payable

• Coordinating tasks daily with the AP team to ensure that payments are effectively flowing through the regular cycle, including receiving invoices and authorizations for payment, processing the AP in Oracle NetSuite, and processing the payment at the banking institutions.
• Weekly reviewing of the payment files at the bank and managing escalations of payment issues.
• Supporting Visa reconciliations and employee expenses.

Payroll

• Act as a backup to the Senior Payroll & Benefits Officer for bi-weekly payroll preparation and reconciliation.
• Coordination with B&C team regarding allocation and coding of LOEs.

Corporate Accounting

• Supports the production of accurate and timely financial information, including reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis.
• Coordinates month-end and year-end cycles.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures and ensures that NI policies and procedures are being followed, and an adequate internal control environment is being maintained.
• Prepares ad hoc reports as required.

Other

• Coordinates the preparation of audit working papers for the consolidated external audit.
• Provides technical and analytical support to the Corporate Accounting Unit.
• Supports workflow optimization initiatives, including improving & standardizing processes, better utilizing technologies, and determining optimal functional structures.
• Coordinates the signing, notarization, and attestation of corporate documents for all offices.
• Supports the organization in the use of Oracle NetSuite, including training for the role of Administrator.

Provides supervision and support to Senior Finance Officers and Finance Officers.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, health and dental benefits, professional development allowance, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy

Nutrition International upholds a zero‑tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please see the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.