Finance Manager, North America

Metlen Energy & Metals; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Savings Plan

Friendly and professional working environment

Opportunity to work on exciting new projects in the PV/Renewables sector

Job summary

A leading energy and metals firm is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join its Calgary team on a fixed-term contract. The role involves monitoring financial performance, preparing management accounts, and participating in budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, hold a CPA, and possess over 10 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. Join a team committed to diversity, personal growth, and inclusive values.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in the construction industry.
• Proven experience managing tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Experience in international working environments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial performance of projects for accuracy and control.
• Prepare management accounts, cash-flows, forecasts, and reports.
• Participate in project budgeting preparation.

Skills

Excellent command of the English language (oral and written)

Strong communication skills

Teamwork mentality

Excellent organizational and planning skills

Problem-solving and analytical abilities

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance or a related field

CPA certification

Tools

Xero

Cloud applications

Job description

Metlen Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join our team in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Regional Finance Manager, this exciting opportunity will play a key role in the growth of our company, and will be responsible for monitoring the country's financial performance, supporting and controlling all financial operations regarding project execution. Please note, this is a fixed‑term contract.

Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Responsibilities

• Monitoring financial performance of projects (P&L, cash flow, actual vs budget, etc.) and ensuring accuracy and control.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, cash‑flows, forecasts and other relevant reports.
• Participating in project budgeting preparation in cooperation with the Project Director.
• Participating in contract negotiations (Clients – Sub‑Contractors) with regard to financial issues.
• Recording financial results accurately and in a timely manner, in accordance with local and IFRS standards.
• Ensuring timely closure of finance audit recommendations and participating in the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of corrective action plans.
• Ensuring smooth compliance with local tax authorities.
• Managing dealings with the company’s banks regarding payments, receipts and foreign currency transactions.
• Coordinating all financial and administrative matters with local authorities in collaboration with the Project Director.
• Coordinating labor and legal matters in cooperation with HQ’s HR and Legal Department.
• Reporting locally to the Regional Managing Director – North America and supporting him as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance or a related field.
• Must hold a CPA.
• At least 10 years of relevant professional experience (preferably in the construction industry – EPC).
• Proven experience with managing tax compliance, preparing budgets and forecasts with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Financial reporting experience under IFRS and familiarity with key accounting judgments for engineering services businesses and long‑term projects.
• Excellent command of the English language (both oral and written).
• Experience in international working environments.
• Solid knowledge of accounting, general chart of accounts, and tax matters.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork mentality.
• Excellent organizational, planning, problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Knowledge of Xero and cloud applications is considered an asset.

Company Values

• People and Personal Growth
• Results Orientation and Safety Excellence
• Collaboration and Trust
• Empathy and Effective Communication
• Flexibility and Adaptability
• Opportunity to work on exciting new projects in the PV/Renewables sector
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Company Savings Plan

At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We respect your personal data. All personal information in your application and CV will remain strictly confidential.