Finance Manager - Mortgage Maven

Valor Search; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A stable financial services firm in Downtown Toronto is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to lead day-to-day financial operations and mentor junior staff. This role offers the opportunity to handle financial statements, audits, and cash management with a hybrid work schedule. Ideal candidates should possess a CPA designation and have 5-7 years of relevant experience. The firm promotes a collaborative culture and offers competitive compensation and vacation benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

3 weeks vacation

Hybrid work schedule

Basic health/dental benefits

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Professional, process-oriented, and reliable communicator who thrives in a collaborative culture.
• Experience in financial services or credit/debt facility management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and investor reports.
• Manage and mentor two junior accounting staff.
• Ensure compliance reporting and reconciliations are accurate and timely.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Solid analytical ability

Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Sage

Job description

Accounting & Finance Manager

Location: Downtown Toronto (Hybrid - 2 days / week in office, typically Tuesday & Thursday)

Company: Confidential (Harbour Mortgage)

Reports To: Director of Accounting

Team Size: 4 total (Director, this role, 2 junior accountants, + 1 additional team member)

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000 base + discretionary bonus

Vacation: 3 weeks

Benefits: Basic health / dental, CPA fees covered

Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Mon-Fri) | Half-day Fridays during summer

Start Date: Late November (December training before audit season)

About the Company

Our client is a stable and growing financial services firm of about 50 employees with a professional, collaborative, and low-turnover culture. The accounting team is tight-knit and highly regarded within the organization. The company recently expanded into a new business line, creating exciting opportunities for continued growth and learning.

About the Role

As Accounting & Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading day-to-day financial operations, mentoring two junior staff, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple entities.

You’ll work closely with the Director of Accounting and senior leadership on financial statements, investor reports, audits, and cash management.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA ready to take a step up from a Senior Accountant or Supervisor role into a broader management position with strong work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and investor reports
• Manage and mentor two junior accounting staff
• Oversee cash management and daily cashflow projections
• Administer and report on debt facilities (extensions, draws, repayments)
• Coordinate annual audits for multiple entities
• Ensure compliance reporting and reconciliations are accurate and timely
• Support the Director of Accounting on special projects and process improvements

What You Bring

• CPA designation (required)
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Strong Excel skills and solid analytical ability
• Experience in financial services, fund accounting, or credit / debt facility management (preferred)
• Basic familiarity with Sage (asset, not required)
• Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and deliver high-quality results
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff
• Professional, process-oriented, and reliable communicator who thrives in a collaborative culture

Why Join

• Hybrid downtown schedule with half-day Fridays in summer
• Stable, reputable firm with low turnover and supportive leadership
• Meaningful role blending accounting, cash management, and people development
• Strong internal processes and a friendly, professional environment