Senior Finance & Corporate Services Manager

Kongsberg Defense US; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

RRSP matching program

Flexible paid time off

Job summary

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd. in Port Coquitlam, BC, seeks an experienced Senior Finance & Corporate Services Manager to lead financial strategy, governance, and enterprise-wide corporate services within a growing global technology organization.

You will partner with the Country Leadership Team, oversee budgeting, reporting, risk management, and capital planning, while mentoring finance teams and driving operational efficiency across IT, facilities, HR, and supply chain.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent accounting qualification.
• 10+ years of financial and accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading multifunctional teams and shared services.
• Proven track record in change management and process improvement.
• Strong communication skills for executives and boards.
• Experience optimizing ERP systems and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to leadership on business strategy, performance, and risk.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Oversee month-/quarter-/year-end closes and financial reporting integrity.
• Direct governance of general ledger, internal controls, and audits.
• Provide oversight of corporate services including IT, facilities, HR, and supply chain.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting & budgeting

Financial analytics

ERP optimization

Education

CPA designation or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Corporate Services Manager to champion our financial landscape and steer integrated corporate infrastructure functions for our growing global business unit.

Kongsberg Discovery Canada Ltd., we're redefining what's possible beneath the surface. As a global technology leader, we develop cutting‑edge solutions that support sustainable fisheries, underwater robotics, marine research, and ocean exploration. Our innovative subsea technologies help customers operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably in some of the world's most challenging environments.

We believe that our people are the driving force behind our success. Through collaboration, mutual support, and a shared dedication to excellence, we solve complex challenges and develop technologies that protect both people and the planet.

About The Opportunity

Are you a strategic leader who thrives on partnering with executive teams, cultivating collaborative workplaces, and guiding organizational growth? We are seeking an experienced Senior Finance & Corporate Services Manager to champion our financial landscape and steer integrated corporate infrastructure functions for our growing global business unit.

As a key member of the Country Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across Finance and Corporate Services, supporting a growing business operating within a global technology organization. You will partner closely with local and international leaders to drive business performance, operational effectiveness, risk management, and sustainable growth while ensuring strong financial stewardship and governance.

This role is ideal for a multi‑faced executive leader. Alongside comprehensive responsibility for financial strategy, your influence will extend to providing guidance, governance, and operational oversight for a shifting portfolio of critical business enablement and shared services.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Business & Financial Leadership

• Executive Advisory: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Country Manager and Leadership Team on business strategy, investment decisions, operational performance, and risk management.
• Translate Strategy: Translate broad organizational objectives into actionable financial and operational plans across the business unit.
• Drive Strategic Growth: Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning processes to align with global business objectives.
• Deliver Performance Analytics: Champion organizational performance through meaningful KPIs, decision support, financial modeling, and strategic analytics.
• Capital Allocation: Shape, manage, and evaluate the organization’s capital budget and strategic investment business cases.

Finance & Accounting Governance

• Mentor & Develop Teams: Foster a supportive, growth‑oriented environment for the finance team, guiding their professional development and growth.
• Ensure Reporting Integrity: Oversee all month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to guarantee accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain Financial Stewardship: Oversee general ledger reconciliations, balance sheet health, internal controls, and compliance governance.
• Stakeholder Communication: Prepare clear financial statements and strategic updates for executive leadership, global stakeholders, and the Board of Directors.
• Compliance & Audit Management: Direct annual audits, oversee tax filings, and serve as the primary liaison with external financial advisors.

Lead Corporate Services & Business Operations

• Multi‑Functional Governance: Provide strategic leadership and flexible governance for the broader Corporate Services framework—which, depending on the candidate's portfolio, may include fields such as Information Technology, Business Systems & Intelligence, Facilities, People Operations/HR, and Supply Chain.
• Operational Scaling: Partner closely with functional leaders to ensure highly efficient, scalable, and cost‑effective business operations.
• Corporate Services: Provide financial and operational oversight of supply chain activities, including inventory management, procurement controls, and working capital optimization. Fin
• Continuous Improvement: Champion process improvement, change management, and cross‑functional business initiatives that enhance operational performance and organizational effectiveness.
• Risk & Infrastructure Protection: Support business continuity, health and safety, and comprehensive risk management programs—including the administration of corporate insurance, remittances, and regulatory compliance.

What You’ll Bring

We look for leaders who combine a collaborative mindset with deep operational and financial acumen. If you meet most of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply:

• A valid CPA designation (or equivalent professional accounting qualification).
• 10+ years of progressive financial and accounting leadership experience, ideally within an international corporate structure, engineering, or technology environment.
• Strong experience leading multifunctional teams, supporting executive decision‑making, and providing oversight to shared corporate services.
• Proven success leading organizational change, process improvement, and cross‑functional infrastructure initiatives.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and operational data into meaningful strategy for executives and Boards.
• Experience optimizing ERP enterprise systems and utilizing advanced data tools to drive business efficiency.

Why You’ll Enjoy Working Here

At Kongsberg Discovery, you'll join a team passionate about innovation and committed to helping one another succeed. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives, curiosity, and empowering our people to continuously improve. We take comprehensive care of our employees through extended health, dental, and vision benefits, a 7% RRSP matching program, and flexible paid time off.

Pay Range: $150,000- $175,000

Job type Permanent

Working hours Full‑time

Working days Day

Location Port Coquitlam, BC

Company homepage http://www.kongsberg.com

Office address

Strandpromenaden 50

3183 Horten

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