Manager, Finance - Partnership Reporting

Miller Thomson LLP; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Thomson LLP in Vaughan is seeking a Manager, Finance - Partnership Reporting to lead the National Finance Reporting team and oversee month-end close, reconciliations, and partnership-related compensation processes.

The role provides technical guidance, quality review, coaching, and workload coordination for a team of 3, with a focus on process improvements and robust controls to support organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required; 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in professional firms or partnership compensation models is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close processes, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries and supporting schedules for accuracy and controls.
• Coach and develop Finance staff; manage performance and succession planning.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting packages and variances.
• Support external audits and governance, and drive process improvements across Finance.

Skills

Team management

CPA designation

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Process improvement

Budgeting

Internal controls

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are seeking a Manager, Finance - Partnership Reporting to join our team in the Vaughan Office.

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the National Finance Reporting team, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, compensation-related processes, and other key Finance activities.

The role serves as the primary operational leader within the team of 3 individuals in providing technical guidance, quality review, coaching, and workload coordination while supporting continuous process improvement and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership & Month-End Close

• Lead and coordinate and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor deliverables, timelines, and team workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Escalate issues, risks, and bottlenecks proactively.
• Support continuous improvement of close processes and external reporting timelines.

Review & Quality Assurance

• Review and put proper controls in place regarding reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and working papers.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial information while developing compliance framework and proper financial related policies.
• Strengthening controls and review procedures across Finance processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability and first-time quality.

Team Leadership & Development

• With proven experience in team management, provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to Finance staff.
• Support performance management, goal setting, and employee development.
• Coordinate cross-training and succession planning initiatives.
• Foster independent problem-solving and ownership within the team.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Improve and support preparation and review of monthly financial reporting packages.
• Act as a business partner with management reporting and variance analysis for consolidated & national results.
• Act as a subject matter expert in the development and actively contribute to reporting enhancements with respect to technology and processes.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support external audit activities and coordination of audit requests.
• Lead with documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in governance, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.

Special Projects

• Participate in reporting enhancements, and transformation initiatives. Champion the adoption of technology across our Finance function.
• Support ad hoc Finance modernization projects as required.

What You'll Bring:

• CPA designation.
• Proven experience in team management (functional and performance).
• 7-10 + years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience in professional firms or compensation model for partnership.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close processes, and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exhibits strong creativity and an ability to think beyond traditional frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with budgeting, reporting systems, and process improvement initiatives.