Senior Finance Manager

Sync.com; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cloud storage is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with accounting standards and providing strategic insights to the executive team. You will lead a talented finance team, collaborate across departments, and drive process improvements to enhance financial accuracy and efficiency. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the chance to shape the financial future of a dynamic company. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for finance, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous wellness program

Best in class health benefits

Paid vacation with carry-over

Flexible work schedule

Remote work

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Several years of experience in progressively responsible financial roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls & Compliance

Treasury & Cash Management

Team Leadership

Process Improvement

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Big 4 accounting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cloud Financial Software

Job description

About the company

Sync is Canada's largest cloud storage and document collaboration provider, and a world-leader in cloud content management. Our mission is to make secure file storage, sharing, and collaboration easy for everyone – by providing a safe space for the world to collaborate. We're transforming the way SMBs work together, and we're actively expanding into digital enterprise. We need your help!

By joining Sync you will have an amazing opportunity to help over 2 million businesses and individuals worldwide store important information, share big ideas, and collaborate on game changing projects. You will help define what the future of work looks like. Most importantly you will be part of an incredible team helping to get the world in Sync.

Sync needs you!

The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company's operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making at the executive level. The Senior Finance Manager manages a team of professionals and collaborates with various departments to ensure the organization's financial health and stability.

Your to-do list:

1. Financial Reporting:
   • Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
   • Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and relevant accounting standards.
   • Coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
2. Budgeting & Forecasting:
   • Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance in facilitating the company's annual budgeting process.
   • Conduct variance analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making.
3. Financial Analysis:
   • Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
   • Present financial analysis and insights to the executive team to facilitate informed decision-making.
   • Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics to assess the company's financial performance.
4. Internal Controls & Compliance:
   • Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
   • Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
   • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and coordinate tax planning strategies.
5. Treasury & Cash Management:
   • Manage the company's cash flow, including cash projections and optimizing working capital.
   • Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment strategies.
6. Team Leadership & Development:
   • Manage and mentor the finance team, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities.
   • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment within the finance department.
7. Process & System Improvement:
   • Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
   • Implement best practices in financial reporting and accounting procedures.
8. Special Projects:
   • Participate in strategic initiatives and other special projects that impact the company’s financial operations.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation and Big 4 accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience working at an early- or growth-stage SaaS company is preferred.
• Experience with cloud financial software; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Motivated, proactive team player with a strong work ethic; willingness to investigate and solve problems leveraging their professional judgement and experience.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a strong analytical mindset.
• Several years of experience in progressively responsible financial roles.

Perks:

• Generous wellness program to keep your work-life balance in check.
• Best in the class health benefits.
• Paid vacation with carry-over.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Remote work.

Sync.com is an equal opportunity, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If selected to participate in the process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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