Manager, Finance

Community Trust; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative financial services firm is seeking a Manager, Finance to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will lead the preparation of financial statements and provide mentorship to junior staff. Your expertise in financial reporting and advanced Excel skills will be crucial in enhancing financial processes. The company values diversity and offers a hybrid work environment, providing opportunities for career growth and community engagement. If you are passionate about finance and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health & wellbeing resources

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Community contribution opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Professional Services firm with Financial Institution experience.
• Proficient in Google / MS Office Applications and NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial statement preparation and variance analysis.
• Oversee financial close processes and implement efficiency improvements.
• Support audits and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Business acumen

Education

University degree in business/accounting

Tools

Google / MS Office Applications

NetSuite

Power BI

Job description

5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 4G3, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, April 14, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Questrade Financial Group (QFG), through its companies - Questrade, Inc., Questrade Wealth Management Inc., Community Trust Company, ThinkInsure, Zolo, and Flexiti, provides securities and foreign currency investment, professionally managed investment portfolios, mortgages, insurance, real estate services, financial services and more. Questrade uses cutting-edge technologies to develop innovative products that give customers better, more affordable ways to take control of their money.

We are everything a traditional financial institution is not. At QFG, you will be constantly moving forward, bringing the future of fintech into existence. You will be a part of a collaborative team that cares deeply about our mission and each other. Your team members will help you conquer challenges, push boundaries and discover what you are truly capable of.

This is a place where you can explore, discover and learn with continuous growth. As a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a hybrid working environment you can unleash your creativity and curiosity with no limits. If you share the same sense of infinite possibility, come shape your future at QFG.

What’s in it for you as an employee of QFG?

Health & wellbeing resources and programs

Paid vacation, personal, and sick days for work-life balance

Competitive compensation and benefits packages

Work-life balance in a hybrid environment with at least 3 days in office

Career growth and development opportunities

Opportunities to contribute to community causes

Work with diverse team members in an inclusive and collaborative environment

We’re looking for our next Manager, Finance. Could it be you?

The Manager, Finance will be a key member of the Finance team supporting Financial Close and Reporting. Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting, the Manager, Finance will lead the monthly financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and ad hoc analysis as requested by Senior Management. The Manager, Finance will also assist with internal and external audits, technical accounting research and analysis, and maintenance of internal controls over financial reporting in addition to supporting junior team members through training and mentorship.

This position requires excellent attention to detail, advanced skills in Excel, and financial reporting experience with a financial institution.

In this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing guidance and mentorship to the Accounting team, including training on new accounting treatments and policy changes.

Overseeing and enhancing monthly financial close processes, identifying and implementing efficiency improvements..

Reviewing and approving journal entries, bank reconciliations, and sub-ledger to general ledger reconciliations along with period end accruals.

Supporting the execution of complex technical accounting steps and issues, including coordination of other business units and departments.

Ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounts payable/receivable sub-ledgers and their alignment with financial statements.

Managing related party transactions and resolving intercompany reporting discrepancies.

Updating policies to comply with new accounting pronouncements and providing accounting policy guidance to users throughout the Company.

Staying current with changes in IFRS and updating accounting policies to ensure they are in accordance with IFRS.

Reviewing the accounting treatment and impacts of new products and transactions.

Recommending, implementing, and maintaining process improvements within the Finance department and in other departments as identified and required.

Keeping the Director, Financial Accounting informed of any issues that may impact reporting timelines or controls, and propose potential solutions.

Overseeing the preparation of financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Assisting with the preparation of the quarterly Board presentations.

Maintenance of procedure manuals for accounting and reporting functions.

Identifying and implementing areas for continuous improvements in financial and management reporting.

Preparing internal and external audit requests and maintaining appropriate control documentation.

Supporting the FP&A team with variance analysis from the budget and financial targets while reporting on any issues and implementing corrective measures.

Ad Hoc Strategic Analysis as required by Senior Management.

Representing the department on cross-functional projects, providing functional expertise and recommendations.

So are YOU our next Manager, Finance? You are if you…

Hold a CPA designation

Are a University graduate, with business/accounting specialization

Have 5+ years of experience working in a Professional Services firm with Financial Institution experience.

Are proficient with Google / MS Office Applications, NetSuite.

Have experienced with ERPs and Reporting tools like Power BI and others

Have advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large data sets using Pivot tables, Vlookup, and formulas

Have strong business acumen and analytical skills, including conducting quantitative analysis

Can attend to detail while being able to step back to consider the impacts on the consolidated entity

Have aptitude to work with large amounts of data and to manipulate, arrange, and manage it effectively

Have ability to recognize issues and take initiative to find an effective solution

Can apply critical thinking to business issues and drive results

Can work independently as well as in a team setting

Have had exposure to Hedge Accounting, Forex, Expected Credit Loss, and Secured Funding Accounting

Sounds like you? Click below to apply!

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At Questrade Financial Group of Companies, with multiple office locations around the world, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and accessible work environment. This is an environment where individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Here, the unique skills and experience you bring will be valued. You will be supported and motivated, so that you can harness your unlimited potential. Our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and operate in. Having a collaborative and diverse team helps us push boundaries to bring the future of fintech into existence—not only for the benefit of our customers, but for those who build their career with us.

Questrade Financial Group of companies Applicant Tracking System utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) for application screening. The AI system operates on predetermined criteria, with final decisions subject to human review.

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. If you require accommodation during the recruitment/selection process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

5700 Yonge St, North York, ON M2M 4G3, Canada