Finance / Payroll Manager

Portfolio Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software industry is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee all financial functions. Based in downtown Toronto, you will lead a finance team, manage reporting and compliance processes, and provide strategic financial advisory to enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance management, leadership skills, and a strong sense of commercial analysis.

Benefits

Three weeks of vacation

Additional vacation days after two and five years

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of experience as Financial Controller, Finance Manager, or Head of Finance.
• Experience in CA / UK business environments.
• Commercial analysis mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial functions and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Deliver accurate reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Mentor the finance team to achieve KPIs and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Communications

Process Enhancements

Stakeholder Relations

Tools

Ceridian Dayforce

Job description

Location : Toronto, Canada – FT in office – Downtown Toronto

Responsibilities :

1 Leadership in Finance Management :

• Lead all financial functions, including managing relationships with key stakeholders in Canada and the UK.
• Foster a positive and inspiring work environment, coaching and guiding team members to achieve growth, accountability, and business advancement.
• Proactively drive process enhancements and efficiencies across Finance and other areas
• Strategic Financial Advisory :
• Serve as a dedicated Finance Business Partner, serving as the primary resource for financial and reporting matters.
• Offer strategic advice on sales optimization to enhance profitability and operational effectiveness.
• Communication and Reporting :
• Deliver regular updates to Executive Management in monthly meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Take full ownership of reporting, budgeting, and forecasting activities, ensuring alignment with UK reporting standards and quarterly reforecasting needs.
• Stakeholder Relations :
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships between the Toronto and UK offices, facilitating effective communication and collaboration to drive shared success.
• Team Development and Management :
• Mentor and develop the finance team, ensuring the delivery of accurate financial outcomes and processes.
• Lead and manage a dedicated local finance team, ensuring the achievement of deliverables, KPIs, and performance targets.
• Compliance and Financial Operations Oversight :
• Oversee all aspects of the tax function, including tax returns, PST, GST / HST, and corporate tax obligations, leveraging intermediate tax expertise.
• Lead annual budgeting and quarterly reforecasting processes to support strategic financial planning.
• Manage the annual audit process and ensure the timely generation of accurate statutory filings.
• Assume full responsibility for all financial accounting functions, including month-end reporting, semi-monthly payroll processing, weekly accounts payable processing, and weekly cashflow forecasting.

Desirable Skills and Experience :

• Ceridian Dayforce payroll process experience
• Proficiency in B2B environments
• Familiarity with software / SAAS industry
• Demonstrated leadership in team management
• Experience in CA / UK business environments
• Commercial analysis mindset
• At least 7+ years of experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager, Head of Finance

Perks and Benefits :

• Three weeks of vacation, with additional vacation days increasing after two and five years of service