Senior Manager, Corporate Finance

Nutrition International; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global nutrition organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance in Ottawa, Canada. This role requires a proficient individual with over seven years of accounting experience and a recognized Canadian accounting designation. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, providing leadership to the Corporate Accounting team, and managing treasury functions. The position offers hybrid work, competitive pay, pension, and benefits, fostering an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Professional development allowance

Health and dental benefits

Flexible work hours

Four weeks of vacation plus public holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of accounting experience.
• Minimum of four years in a financial management role.
• Good judgment in analyzing data.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the production of financial information including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide people leadership to the Corporate Accounting team.
• Ensure appropriate management of cash and cash flow across NI.

Skills

Accounting experience

Financial management

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Education

University degree in accounting, finance or business

Recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA)

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Ottawa, Canada - Hybrid

Deadline for submission: Jan 4th, 2026

Salary: CAD $110,000 - $120,000

About us

At Nutrition International, we make a difference, because nutrition is the difference.

Woven into the very fabric of our approach is the passion and drive of our global team of over 600 people, working in 13 offices across 11 countries with one common goal: transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.

If you are a motivated and passionate individual who shares our conviction that a better world is possible through improved nutrition, wants to leave the world a little better than they found it, and is looking to be part of a global team with a clear vision, we want to hear from you. Please consider applying for the position below.

Know our team

Nutrition International’s Corporate Services (CS) unit is a dedicated team of Finance and Administrative experts with extensive global experience. The unit leads on providing global Accounting, Finance, Grant Finance & Compliance, Global Risk, Assurance & Fraud, Contracting and Procurement, Facilities Management, and Information Management and Information Technology (IM/IT). Currently, Nutrition International is seeking applications for a Senior Manager, Corporate Finance to be based in Ottawa, Canada, working 2 days/week in-office.

About you

You are someone with a University degree in accounting, finance or business and completion of a recognized Canadian accounting designation (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA). You have a minimum of seven years of accounting experience and a minimum of four years in a financial management role. You have good judgment in analyzing data and information and adapting procedures to accommodate new or unusual situations. You have sound technical and professional knowledge of finance and accounting, especially Canadian reporting standards.

You can handle multiple tasks and prioritize accordingly and are adept at identifying process improvements and workflow efficiencies while maintaining robust oversight and internal controls. You have demonstrated very strong people leadership skills. Experience with NetSuite is considered an asset. Experience with financial planning & analysis is considered an asset. Knowledge of international operations practices considered an asset.

Fluency in English is required. French will be considered an asset.

About the role

In this role you will:

CORPORATE ACCOUNTING

• Oversee the production of accurate and timely financial information, including reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations and analysis. Manage the consolidation of financial reporting across NI. Coordinate all month‑end and year‑end cycles.
• Ensure the day‑to‑day HQ Corporate Accounting functions are performed by the team in a timely and effective manner.
• Be responsible for filing of tax, regulatory documents, and other statutory filings. Support country & regional office registrations, including corporate signing officers.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures. Ensure that NI policies and procedures are being followed and an adequate internal control environment is being maintained.
• Actively involve in workflow optimization, including improving & standardizing processes, better utilizing technologies, and determining optimal functional structures.
• Control the use and access to the accounting system and ensure adequate training is provided. Represent the needs of corporate accounting functions within new system implementations.

TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Provide people leadership to the Corporate Accounting team, including coaching, performance management, and development opportunities.
• Create conditions for high employee engagement while ensuring high‑quality output.

TREASURY MANAGEMENT

• Ensure appropriate management of cash and cash‑flow requirements across NI.
• Assist with NI’s financial investments, including cash‑flow forecasting, monitoring investment performance, and updating accounting and management reports.
• Coordinate the insurance program, including annual renewals and managing claims.

AUDIT

• Coordinate the annual external audit process for HQ.
• Prepare the draft financial statements, including note disclosures.

Limited international travel (up to 1 time per year) may be required.

What we offer

A competitive market pay, pension, professional development allowance, health and dental benefits, flexible work hours, and four weeks of vacation (plus public holidays). We offer a collaborative and engaging work environment.

Selected candidates must have current legal entitlement to work in Canada. We thank you for your interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nutrition International is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible work environment. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Nutrition International upholds a zero‑tolerance policy on sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH). Following the principles of the Inter‑Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, reference checks will include safeguarding verifications with previous employers. By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge and consent to these reference checks being conducted with previous employers.

Please note that all our offers are conditional subject to appropriate screening checks and satisfactory reference checks.

For more detailed information about the role, please read the attached Job Description. Please click on the Apply button below to submit your application.