Finance Manager (Hybrid)

Elby Professional Recruitment; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Health benefits

RSP matching

Job summary

Elby Professional Recruitment is assisting in recruiting a Finance Manager for a construction client in the Kitchener‑Waterloo area. The role leads a team of three and drives financial strategy, controls accounts payable, and oversees month‑end, year‑end, and quarter‑end closes with critical reporting.

Ideal candidates bring CPA credentials, 7+ years in finance with team leadership, and strong construction ERP experience (Sage, Timberline, Jonas). The position is hybrid in KW, Canada.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active in good standing.
• 7+ years in accounting/finance with at least 2 years leading a team.
• Strong construction industry experience including holdbacks.
• Experience with ERP transitions and construction ERPs (Sage/Timberline/Jonas).

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance operations and manage a team of three.
• Oversee accounts payable and approve payments.
• Manage month‑end, year‑end and quarter‑end processes and reporting.
• Lead upcoming ERP transition in collaboration with site teams.

Skills

Team management

Finance operations

Construction finance

Education

CPA

Tools

Sage

Timberline

Jonas

Job description

Job Overview

Our construction client is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Finance Manager to lead their finance operations and manage a team of three. This is a great opportunity for a professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys leading a team, and wants to play a pivotal role in financial strategy and operational excellence. This role offers the chance to expand your expertise, gain hands‑on experience with significant ERP transitions, and work directly with the leader of the finance department. You will be instrumental in overseeing accounts payable, approving payments, and managing all month‑end, year‑end, and quarter‑end processes, including financial reporting.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid in Kitchener-Waterloo,ON

What our client has to offer

• Excellent compensation package including 3 weeks vacation, health benefits, and RSP matching.
• A flexible work schedule, encouraging managers to be in the office three times a week

The opportunity to lead a team of three finance professionals. Energetic and collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead all finance operations and manage a team of three.
• Lead complex construction-based finance activities and collaborate closely with construction teams.
• Oversee accounts payable department and approve payments.
• Manage month-end, year-end, and quarter-end processes, as well as all financial reporting.
• Play a key role in an upcoming ERP transition.

Qualifications

• CPA Required
• 7+ years of experience in an accounting or finance department, with 2+ years managing a team.
• Strong construction experience, including understanding holdbacks
• Experience with ERP transitions and construction ERPs like Sage, Timberline, or Jonas.

This posting is for an open vacancy currently available within our client's organization.

To be eligible for this role, you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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