Manager, Finance

Oatey Fr; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading plumbing solutions company located in Montreal is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the finance and accounting function. The individual will oversee daily accounting operations, manage a team, and contribute to strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in senior positions within a Canadian multinational, possesses strong leadership skills, and is fluent in both English and French. This role offers a flexible hybrid work model with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits focus on well-being

Retirement program with company contributions

Paid Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Annual discretionary cash profit sharing

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in senior roles within a Canadian division of a multinational manufacturing/distribution.
• Experience leading day-to-day accounting activities for a Canadian Business Unit.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting functions and manage a local team.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Provide insights for financial planning and forecasting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Time Management

Communication

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Excel

SAP

OneStream

Job description

Overview

Who is Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives.

The Oatey family of companies includes Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry.

Why Oatey?

Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network within a family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. We offer an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment where you can build a strong career and make an impact.

Position Summary:

As the leader of the Finance / Accounting Function in Canada, the Finance Manager for Belanger plays a hands-on role in day-to-day accounting practices, leading the local accounting team to ensure compliance and reporting that satisfies Canadian regulations and company expectations. The Finance Manager is a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and contributes to strategic and financial planning as well as day-to-day management of the Belanger business. This role currently has 2 direct reports.

Responsibilities

Lead / Manage Day to Day Accounting Function

• Provide support to Corporate Finance, Global Accounts Payable and Global Credit and Collections teams as needed.
• Process accounts payable, including invoice verification, coding, and timely payment to vendors.

Lead Month-End, Quarter-End, Year-End Close and Reporting

• Ownership of general ledger accuracy and interpretation of financial results for operations.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including review/preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations and internal reporting.
• Coordinate with Corporate Finance to support annual audit and tax preparation processes.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provide insights and analysis to improve topline and bottom-line results through sound financial decision making.
• Lead Canadian financial planning and forecasting, including departmental/budget development and analysis (Sales, Marketing, Admin, Manufacturing, Distribution).
• Identify and champion margin enhancement and cost reduction initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and develop direct reports (2) with opportunities for growth within the team and department.
• Elevate the strategic role of Finance / Accounting within Belanger.
• Collaborate across the organization with the Canadian Management Team.

Knowledge and Experience

• 7–10 years in senior roles within a Canadian division of a multinational manufacturing/distribution organization.
• Experience leading day-to-day accounting activities for a Canadian Business Unit.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; SAP and OneStream are assets.
• Proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented with strong organizational/analytic skills.
• Results-driven in a fast-paced environment with a sense of urgency for month-end results.
• Experience in cost accounting for manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Fluent in English and French; able to work in a bilingual environment.

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (MBA preferred).
• Canadian Accounting/Financial Designation (CPA preferred, but relevant experience will be considered).

Oatey Total Rewards

• Flexible hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive benefits focused on well-being.
• Retirement program with company contributions matching up to 5%.
• Paid Flexible Time Off (FTO) in addition to vacation for work-life balance.
• Annual discretionary cash profit sharing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The following French section provides a bilingual version of the same information for Francophone applicants.

Why Oatey? (French)

Pourquoi Oatey ?

Depuis 1916, Oatey s'engage à offrir des produits de qualité et fiables pour les secteurs de la plomberie. Notre mission est d’offrir l’excellence, de bâtir la confiance et d’améliorer le quotidien de nos clients. Nous disposons d’un réseau de fabrication et de distribution regroupant les entreprises de premier plan du secteur.

Chez Oatey, nous réalisons des projets ambitieux et vous aurez l’opportunité d’y contribuer. Vous pourrez développer une carrière solide dans un environnement innovant et inclusif, avec une culture qui se soucie de vous, de nos clients et de notre planète.

Résumé du poste:

En tant que leader de la fonction Finance/Comptabilité pour Bélanger, le/la Responsable Financier(ère) joue un rôle actif dans les pratiques comptables quotidiennes et dirige l’équipe locale pour assurer conformité et reporting selon les réglementations canadiennes et les attentes de l’entreprise. Le poste est actuellement doté de 2 subordonnés directs.

Responsabilités du poste :

Relevant du Directrice Générale et en collaboration avec les homologues américains, le/la Responsable Financier(ère) de Bélanger se concentrera sur les domaines suivants :

• Diriger / Gérer la fonction comptable quotidienne
  • Fournir un soutien aux équipes Finance Corporate, Comptes Fournisseurs et Crédit & Recouvrement globaux.
  • Traiter les comptes fournisseurs, y compris vérification, codification et paiement rapide.

Superviser les clôtures et rapports

• Assurer l’exactitude du grand livre et l’interprétation des résultats.
• Superviser les clôtures mensuelles, trimestrielles et annuelles et les rapports internes.
• Soutenir les processus annuels d’audit et de préparation fiscale.

Planification et analyse financière

• Fournir des analyses pour améliorer les résultats et la rentabilité.
• Diriger la planification financière et les prévisions au Canada, incluant budgets par département.
• Identifier des initiatives d’amélioration des marges et de réduction des coûts.

Leadership et développement d’équipe

• Gérer et développer deux subordonnés directs.
• Renforcer le rôle stratégique de la Finance/Comptabilité.
• Collaborer avec les autres membres de la direction canadienne.

Connaissances et expérience

• 7–10 ans dans des postes seniors dans une division canadienne d’un groupe multinational.
• Expérience en gestion comptable quotidienne pour une unité commerciale canadienne.
• Maîtrise d’Excel; SAP et OneStream appréciés.
• Compétences en leadership et communication.
• Gestion du temps et capacité à prioriser plusieurs tâches.
• Autonomie et rigueur, avec analyste et organisation fortes.
• Orientation résultats et capacité à travailler en environnement dynamique.
• Expérience en comptabilité analytique dans le secteur manufacturier est un plus.
• Capacité de travailler en bilingue anglais/français.

Formation et certification

• Baccalauréat en comptabilité ou finance (MBA souhaité).
• Désignation CPA canadienne préférée; expérience pertinente considérée.

Récompenses Totales Oatey

• Modèle de travail hybride et flexible.
• Avantages sociaux axés sur le bien-être.
• Plan de retraite avec contributions de l’entreprise jusqu’à 5%.
• Congés flexibles pour équilibre vie pro/pam.
• Partage des bénéfices annuel discrétionnaire.

Employeur offrant l'égalité des chances

Le groupe Oatey est un employeur qui promeut la diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion, sans distinction protégée par la loi.