Senior Manager, Accounting

Financeit; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Financeit is looking for a Senior Manager, Accounting to lead financial operations and oversee the month-end close processes. This role requires strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of accounting principles. You'll work closely with the VP of Finance to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with IFRS.

Benefits

Competitive pay and performance-based bonus

Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid workplace options

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program

In office massage, meditation & workout sessions

Career learning and development programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a management role.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS; experience with IFRS 9 is an asset.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial close process and ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Prepare monthly financial statements with variance analysis.
• Manage key financial operations and relationships with service providers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Financial systems and ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada.

Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase.

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market.

Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren't just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you'll join us.

About the role:

Financeit is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to play a pivotal role in our finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will be instrumental in overseeing the month end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and managing key financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong understanding of accounting principles and consumer lending to make a significant impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead the timely and accurate financial close process, including review of supporting files and journal entries.
• Maintain a robust close calendar and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements, including variance analysis and insightful commentary. Ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Monitor financial performance against established KPIs and budgets.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the company's annual financial statement audit and other audit-related engagements.
• Manage key financial operations, including corporate banking and accounts payable.
• Serve as a key member of the vendor management committee, maintaining strong relationships with external service providers.
• Maintain and improve internal controls across the finance function.
• Own the accounting system and chart of accounts, while driving process enhancements, automation initiatives, and efficiency improvements across financial operations.
• Support or lead ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Who we are:

Financeit is a point-of-sale financing provider serving some of the largest home improvement and retail organizations in Canada.

Our platform helps businesses close more sales by offering customers affordable monthly payment options for their next big home improvement, vehicle or retail purchase.

We are small enough that you can make an impact within the company and large enough to make an impact in the market.

Financeit is a company where collaboration, inclusivity, fairness, and respect aren't just ideas that get talked about, but are part of who we are. If such a workplace intrigues you, we hope you'll join us.

About the role:

Financeit is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Accounting to play a pivotal role in our finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will be instrumental in overseeing the month end close process, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records and managing key financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with a strong understanding of accounting principles and consumer lending to make a significant impact.

What you'll do:

• Lead the timely and accurate financial close process, including review of supporting files and journal entries.
• Maintain a robust close calendar and ensure adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal financial statements, including variance analysis and insightful commentary. Ensure compliance with IFRS.
• Monitor financial performance against established KPIs and budgets.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee the company's annual financial statement audit and other audit-related engagements.
• Manage key financial operations, including corporate banking and accounts payable.
• Serve as a key member of the vendor management committee, maintaining strong relationships with external service providers.
• Maintain and improve internal controls across the finance function.
• Own the accounting system and chart of accounts, while driving process enhancements, automation initiatives, and efficiency improvements across financial operations.
• Support or lead ad hoc financial projects and initiatives as required.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA designation (mandatory).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a people management role.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS; experience with IFRS 9 is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems and ERP platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SUMIF).
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial performance and process improvements.
• Experience in the financial services or lending industry is a strong asset.

Benefits

Winner of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures twice. We offer more than just the basics, take advantage of:

• An award-winning culture with a collaborative & inclusive team.
• Competitive pay and performance-based bonus.
• Committed to flexible work arrangements, offering hybrid workplace options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage + Lifestyle Account.
• RRSP Matching and Parental Leave Top UP Program.
• In office massage, meditation & workout sessions.
• Virtual events such as Lunch & Learns, company parties, fun team activities and charity initiatives.
• Career learning and development programs.

Next Steps:

If what you just read excites you, we'd like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we'll contact you if you become selected for a phone interview.

Financeit is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

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