Manager, Finance Capital Lease & Assets

Vaco Recruiter Services; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Our client, a technology company, is seeking a Manager, Finance Capital Lease & Assets to join their team in a hybrid work model. The role focuses on transforming the close function, leading lease accounting, and partnering with IT and operations to drive improvements.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 6+ years in finance, and proficiency in MS Office; CPA is a plus and AI/ML awareness is valued. GTA residents preferred for Canada work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA or related finance experience is an asset.
• Ideally 6+ years in a similar finance/accounting role.
• Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset.
• Ability to adapt to innovative digital tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the transformation of the financial close function through centralization and optimization.
• Lead the financial close process to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Partner with business unit stakeholders to understand the business.
• Review and analyze financial results and manage risks/provisions.
• Support internal and external reporting and month-end processes.
• Lead special projects and advise on new transactions and accounting standards.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

AI & ML awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business/commerce

CPA designation or related finance experience (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a Manager, Finance Capital Lease & Assets to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office
• Strong team-based culture, very collaborative and supportive
• Lots of opportunity for career growth and development
• Great benefits and compensation package
• Great mentorship

About the Opportunity

• Supporting the transformation of the financial results close function through centralization and optimization
• Support and lead the financial results close process to ensure accurate, complete and timely results through:
• Partnership with various business unit stakeholders to understand the business
• Review and critical analysis of financial results
• Management of risks and provisions
• Support of various internal and external reporting
• Preparation, review and/or approval of month end transactional processes
• Support of control environment and audit requirements
• Lead and support various special projects
• Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards to assist the business achieve their results while maintaining strong governance and controls
• Identify areas of potential improvements in existing processes and/or assist in the implementation of changes that lead to increased efficiency and improved effectiveness of processes
• Identify gaps in information systems, data systems, and financial reporting tools and partner with appropriate teams to resolve
• Identify and leverage technology opportunities to recommend and implement process improvement initiatives, identifying areas of overlap and potential efficiency gains.
• Analysis and presentation of financial information to drive value-add decision-making
• Lead teams through day to day functional close accountabilities as well as unique team transformational responsibilities
• Lead through fixed and assets and IFRS 16 lease accounting support through proven experience
• Partner with IT, operations and systems teams to deliver transformational and impactful changes to our fixed assets and lease accounting systems

About You

• A Bachelor’s degree in either accounting/finance, business/commerce and/or previous financial reporting experience
• CPA or related finance experience considered an asset
• Ideally a minimum of 6 years in a similar finance and / or accounting role
• Strong proficiency in MS applications including Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Experience in AI and Machine Learning would be a valuable asset
• Ability to support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends and an openness to learning new tools and ways for working
• Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes
• Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate calmness and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.
• Ability to partner and build sound relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000 / year

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You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.