Manager of Finance

Kassen Recruitment; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A publicly listed organization in the natural resources sector seeks a Manager, Finance to join its finance team in Saskatoon. You will own core accounting processes, drive monthly close, and provide meaningful insights to business leaders to strengthen financial reporting.

Reporting to a senior finance leader, you will implement improvements to controls and systems, oversee accounts payable and general ledger activity, and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency across the finance function.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with financial reporting and period-end close.
• Ability to analyze financial information and communicate insights to business leaders.
• Experience overseeing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of general ledger activities, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems and productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative leadership style and credibility across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Oversee preparation of management reporting and financial statements.
• Review accounting entries and supporting documentation for accuracy and controls.
• Manage accounting activities related to investments, equity, and complex transactions.
• Review general ledger activity and perform analyses for reliable financial information.
• Prepare variance analysis and financial summaries for leadership decisions.
• Oversee accounts payable activities including reconciliations and controls.
• Oversee vendor records and resolve payment or supplier issues.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve accounting processes.
• Partner with finance team and stakeholders to implement process and system enhancements.
• Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

CPA designation

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

A publicly listed organization in the natural resources sector is seeking a aManager of Finance to join its finance team. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take ownership of core financial processes, support business leaders with meaningful analysis, and help strengthen the organization's accounting operations.

About the Role

Reporting to a senior finance leader, the Manager, Finance will oversee a range of accounting and reporting activities while helping drive improvements across the finance function. You will act as a key financial resource to the broader business, ensuring accounting processes are accurate, well controlled, and aligned with applicable standards and internal policies. The role also provides an opportunity to contribute to projects that improve systems, processes, and the overall effectiveness of the finance team.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Oversee the preparation of management reporting and financial statements.
• Review accounting entries and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, appropriate controls, and compliance with accounting requirements.
• Manage accounting activities related to investments, equity, and other complex financial transactions.
• Review general ledger activity and perform analysis to ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and reliable.
• Prepare variance analysis and financial summaries to support leadership decision-making.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable activities, including reconciliations, key controls, and operational performance.
• Oversee vendor records and help resolve payment or supplier-related issues.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and improve accounting processes.
• Partner with finance team members and internal stakeholders to implement, document, and test process and system enhancements.
• Contribute to special projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and other strategic finance priorities.
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to leadership by providing clear analysis, recommendations, and financial insight.

What You Bring

• CPA designation or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience with financial reporting and period-end close.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information and communicate meaningful insights to business leaders.
• Experience overseeing or improving accounting processes and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of general ledger activities, reconciliations, accounts payable, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems and a strong command of common financial reporting and productivity tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build credibility across teams.
• Experience in a complex or regulated industry is an asset.

Why Join

This is an opportunity to step into a visible finance leadership role within a collaborative organization where accounting is viewed as an important business partner. You will have the opportunity to influence how finance operates, improve processes and controls, support senior leadership with financial insight, and contribute to projects that have a broader organizational impact.