Finance Manager: IFRS, Regulatory Reporting, Mandarin

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is assisting a client in the financial services sector in Toronto. They seek a Finance Manager to lead core accounting, FP&A, and regulatory reporting within a CIRO-regulated environment.

The role is based in North York with a hybrid schedule (four days in the office). The candidate will oversee accounting close, statutory reporting under IFRS, budgeting, and collaboration with global teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive financial experience with hands-on corporate accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English (read/speak Mandarin).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day corporate accounting, including general ledger, month-end close, year-end close, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review IFRS-based monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls of financial records.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors on audits, filings, and compliance matters.
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modelling.
• Partner with senior management and Head Office Finance on new initiatives, pricing, and accounting or tax considerations.
• Assist with CIRO filings, including monthly financial reports and Form 1, with compliance and external advisors.
• Monitor regulatory capital requirements and early-warning thresholds; escalate issues as needed.
• Oversee treasury activities: cash flow monitoring, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues in China and participate in occasional evening calls.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

English fluency

Hands-on corporate accounting

Analytical skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Mason Group - Strategic Search Partners is assisting a client in the financial services sector in Toronto. They seek a Finance Manager to lead core accounting, FP&A, and regulatory reporting within a CIRO-regulated environment.

The role is based in North York with a hybrid schedule (four days in the office). The candidate will oversee accounting close, statutory reporting under IFRS, budgeting, and collaboration with global teams.