Financial Manager

ZL Chemicals Ltd.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing chemical manufacturing company in Vancouver is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee financial reporting and day-to-day accounting operations across North America. The successful candidate will lead and develop the accounting team while ensuring high-quality financial processes. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA designation, and 5–7 years of progressive experience. We offer competitive compensation, generous vacation, and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

3 weeks of vacation

Paid time off

Extended health care

Dental care

Life insurance

Mountain & Ocean view office

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, management reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting multi-entity and/or North American operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly internal financial reporting packages.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for North American entities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team to improve performance.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Financial reporting

Accounting operations

Process improvement

Education

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

CPA designation

Job description

Overview

Position: Financial Manager

Location: Vancouver, BC

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About ZL Chemicals Ltd.

ZL Chemicals Ltd. is a dynamic and fast-growing international chemical manufacturing company supplying high-performance polymer solutions to clients across Canada, the United States, and the Gulf region.

With innovation, safety, and collaboration at the core of our operations, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality and service while fostering a supportive, growth-oriented workplace.

About the Role

The Financial Manager is responsible for delivering timely and accurate internal financial reporting, overseeing daily accounting operations across North America, and strengthening internal controls.

This role plays a key leadership function in managing and developing the accounting team while ensuring consistent, high-quality financial processes that support both operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly internal financial reporting packages, including variance analysis and key financial insights.
• Provide reliable and timely financial data to support the CFO in operational and strategic decision-making.

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations for North American entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and operational risks; lead process improvements and internal control enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support a strong month-end close process with consistent execution and documentation.

Team Leadership & Performance

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team to improve performance, efficiency, and accountability.
• Establish clear expectations, workflows, priorities, and deadlines.
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and attention to detail.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial processes and information flow.
• Contribute to system enhancements, documentation improvements, and scalable reporting processes as the business grows.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation is an asset.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including people management.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, management reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting multi-entity and/or North American operations is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and coaching abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Process-driven and control-focused mindset
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Clear, professional, and effective communication skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• 3 weeks of vacation
• Paid time off
• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Life insurance
• Mountain & Ocean view office

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the role.

Application deadline: March 6

We look forward to receiving your application. Thank you for your interest in ZL Chemicals Ltd.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.