Senior Manager, Finance

CSN Collision; Oakville; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO

3 Sick Days

RRSP Matching

HSA

Professional growth

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

CSN Collision (Canada) Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance to lead a team of about 4 finance professionals. The role oversees AR, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance across multiple entities in Canada.

You will drive process improvements, support acquisitions, and ensure strong financial controls. CPA designation and 7+ years of progressive finance experience are required, including leadership experience.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 7+ years of progressive finance experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, audits and tax.
• Experience in high-growth, multi-entity environments.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR): invoicing, collections, cash application.
• Oversee revenue accounting and accruals for multiple streams (store, net vendor, licensee).
• Manage weekly bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support M&A integration: opening balance sheets, working capital settlements, PPA support.
• Monitor working capital (AR, AP, cash) and provide insights on trends.
• Coordinate tax filings (HST) and year-end tax with external advisors.
• Support audits and strengthen controls across processes.
• Lead process improvements and mentor finance team.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Financial Controls

Team Mentoring

Cash Flow Management

GAAP & Compliance

M&A Integration

Education

CPA designation

Job description

About CSN Collision (Canada) Inc.

CSN Collision (Canada) Inc. safely repairs more than 200,000 vehicles a year helping Canadians get back on the road with the trust and comfort of knowing their vehicle has been returned to like new condition. Since 2002, CSN has grown to become the leader in collision repair with 400+ collision repair Centers across Canada, USA and Italy.

Position Overview:

The Senior Manager, Finance is a key leader within the finance function, responsible for overseeing end-to-end accounting processes across accounts receivable, revenue recognition, reconciliations, and regulatory compliance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, managing working capital, and supporting acquisition integration activities across Canada.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, process discipline, and the ability to operate in a high-growth, multi-entity environment.

The Snr Manager, Finance leads a team of approximately 4 finance professionals while driving continuous improvement and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Own the end-to-end Accounts Receivable (AR) process, including invoicing, collections, and cash application
• Manage and monitor AR sub-ledger integrity and ensure timely reconciliation to the general ledger
• Oversee AR aging analysis and lead escalation of overdue balances
• Drive collection efforts, including proactive follow-ups on all outstanding receivables
• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize cash flow and reduce DSO

1. Revenue Accounting & Accruals

• Oversee recognition, accuracy, and completeness of all revenue streams, including:
  • Corporate store revenue
  • Net vendor revenue (Canada and U.S.)
  • Licensee revenue
  • Central payment fees and insurance processing fees
  • Data income and other revenue streams
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close procedures
• Ensure appropriate revenue cut-off, accruals, and deferrals are recorded in accordance with accounting standards
• Account for interest income and related entries

1. Balance Sheet & Cash Management

• Oversee preparation of weekly bank reconciliations across all entities
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly balance sheet reconciliations, with proper supporting documentation
• Manage accounting for prepaids and accruals
• Ensure strong controls over cash, working capital, and financial close processes

1. M&A Integration & Technical Accounting

• Support finance activities related to new acquisitions, including:
  • Preparation of opening balance sheets
  • Working capital settlement reconciliations
  • Purchase Price Allocation (PPA accounting) support
• Ensure seamless integration of acquired entities into finance processes and systems
• Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize accounting practices post-acquisition

1. Working Capital & Financial Reporting

• Monitor and report on working capital performance, including AR, AP and cash
• Provide insights on trends, variances, and optimization opportunities
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with a focus on accuracy and timeliness

1. Tax & Compliance

• Prepare and/or review HST filings and ensure compliance with Canadian tax regulations
• Coordinate and support annual tax return preparation in partnership with external advisors
• Maintain compliance with internal controls and corporate accounting policies

1. Audit & Governance

• Support external and internal audits, including preparation of schedules and documentation
• Ensure audit readiness and resolution of audit findings
• Strengthening financial controls and documentation across all processes

1. Process Improvement & Team Leadership

• Identify opportunities to standardize and automate finance processes
• Support and mentor team members as required
• Drive continuous improvement in systems, reporting, and controls
• Support new store integrations into finance systems and workflows

CPA designation required

7+ years of progressive finance experience, including 3 years of leadership experience

Experience managing full-cycle accounting, audit, and tax

Strong knowledge of financial controls and reporting

Experience in high growth M&A environment preferred

Experience in multi-location environments preferred

Proven track record in process improvement

• A dynamic and collaborative corporate environment.
• 4 weeks PTO + 3 Sick Days
• Opportunity to lead and build a high-performing team.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package plus HSA
• RRSP Matching Options
• The chance to have a meaningful impact on a growing organization.