Finance Manager, Post-Acquisition Accounting

Lifemark; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company based in Toronto is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and strategic planning. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and perform financial analyses. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, at least 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time, hybrid position that promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and analysis techniques.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members.
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting during monthly and annual closes.
• Produce high-quality management reports and variance analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

CPA or equivalent professional certification

Tools

Sage/Accpac

Vena

Power BI

Job description

This is a full time permanent hybrid opportunity based out of our North York office (243 Consumers Rd) 4 days a week and 1 day a week will be work from home

Lifemark Health Group (LHG) is a market leader in customized healthcare solutions. With over 20 years of service excellence, LHG is one of the largest, most trusted, and most comprehensive providers in Canada. As a national healthcare company, LHG employs over 5,000 highly-trained clinicians, medical experts and team members in over 300 locations coast-to-coast, and continues to grow both organically as well as through acquisitions.

We are seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving accurate financial reporting and strategic financial planning. The Finance Manager, Post-Acquisition Accounting, will be responsible for overseeing aspects of financial reporting, analysis, and planning, and will play a key role in a dynamic and committed team where each individual’s contribution has a direct impact on the success of LHG.

In this role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Act as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex accounting and post-acquisition matters.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting during the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Perform post-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition integrations with respect to financials.
• Conduct analyses and reconciliations of balance sheets and income statements.
• Own the deal pipeline payout cycle (timelines, processes, financial analysis, internal reviews, and approvals).
• Produce high-quality period-end management reports and provide variance analyses against forecasts, plans, and previous year results for senior management, operations, and clinics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies, streamline reporting processes, and gather data and insights for financial analysis.
• Act as a finance partner, offering guidance for the FP&A team as well as a pivotal member for the Corporate Accounting Team.
• Coordinate with business teams to ensure initiatives are accurately incorporated into plans and forecasts.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and models to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports, and analyses, and perform other duties as needed to support strategic decision-making.

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred.
• At least 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet management
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop team members while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to meeting deadlines.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and financial analysis techniques.
• A hands-on individual, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely. The soft skills required to coach and teach others.
• Strong Accounting Project Management experience as will own the payout cycle.
• Results-oriented with the ability to take ownership and responsibility around executing within timelines.
• High attention to detail combined with the ability to think strategically and drive process improvements.
• Ability to manage ambiguity in a fast-paced, growth-oriented or acquisition-driven environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and data manipulation.
• Experience with Sage/Accpac, Vena, and Power BI is a strong asset.

Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation

Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at Talentatlifemark.ca