Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting

Nutrition International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee payment processing, financial reporting, and team management in a hybrid role based in Ottawa. The ideal candidate will have significant accounting experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pension

Professional development allowance

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work hours

Four weeks of vacation

Qualifications

• Minimum five years accounting experience.
• Minimum three years in a financial management role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks with the AP team for payment processing.
• Review payment files and manage escalations of payment issues.
• Support month-end and year-end cycles.

Skills

Leadership

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business

CPA, CA, CGA, CMA (in progress or completed)

Tools

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Employment Type: 12-Month Contract (with possibility for extension), Full time
Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid
Deadline for submission: May 30th, 2025
Salary: CAD $90,000 - $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.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

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, Budget, and Compliance, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Finance Manager, Corporate Services to be based in Ottawa, Canada and working 2 days/week in-office.

About you

You are someone with a university degree in accounting, finance or business and a minimum of five years accounting experience and a minimum of three years in a financial management role. Completion or in progress of a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA) is a strong asset.

You have solid judgement in analyzing data and information and adapting procedures to accommodate new or unusual situations. You're adept at identifying process improvements and workflow efficiencies while maintaining robust oversight and internal controls. You demonstrate very strong people leadership skills and 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.

Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

In this role you will be:
• 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.
• Managing escalations of payment issues.
• Supporting Visa reconciliations and employee expenses.
• 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.
• Supports the production of accurate and timely financial information including reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis, etc.
• 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.
• 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, professional development allowance, health and dental benefits, 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.

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.

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

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