Finance Manager à Canada

We are SLR Consulting (Canada), a 600+ team of advisory, environmental / engineering, and regulatory professionals across 18 office locations in Canada. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

As our new Accounting Manager, you will play an important role on a team whose work is essential to achieving this goal.

We\'ll look to you to take on a significant role in the following areas :

• Day‑to‑Day Operations
• Lead and manage key core accounting functions including but not limited to: banking / treasury, A / P, employee expenses, GL reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany accounting (25+ related parties), leases, and month-end / year-end closings following IFRS
• Collaborate and support the Financial Controller with revenue (invoicing), WIP & A / R management
• Assist the FP&A accountant with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow projections, helping senior leadership navigate financial decisions with precision
• Assist the Financial Director to prepare and deliver various weekly, monthly and yearly financial statements and management reports
• Drive process improvements and system efficiencies, ensuring operational accuracy and consistency across finance

• Tax Compliance & Audit
• Manage monthly / yearly GST / HST, QST, NRWHT etc. filings
• Coordinate year-end corporate tax & SRED filings with external tax accountants; produce calculations to support claims
• Coordinate / manage the annual audit (interim and year-end) with a big 4 firm

• Acquisitions & Integration
• Support the Finance Director on financial due diligence on mergers and acquisitions, including target company financial assessment, integration planning, and post‑close reporting
• Coordinate accounting integration of newly acquired entities—ensuring seamless consolidation of systems, policies, and reporting

• Deltek Vantagepoint Oversight
• Provide expert support for the finance team in use of the ERP system Deltek Vantagepoint
• Serve as liaison with the business systems team to optimize configuration and troubleshoot issues
• Train and mentor team members on efficient Vantagepoint workflow and system best practices

• Team Leadership
• Supervise, mentor, and develop 2 to 3 direct reports, oversee workload allocation, performance evaluations, and professional growth
• Provide training, technical guidance, and career development support

• Working @ SLR
• With us, there is no doubt you\'ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they\'ll tell you that\'s just one of the many benefits of working here. We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years

• Here\'s what else you\'ll enjoy as part of our team :
• Competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits, vacation, and a suite of wellness initiatives
• The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $140,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location.
• Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement

• 5+ years of post‑designation experience (Canadian CPA)
• Proven background in financial close and general ledger management, budgeting, and financial statement preparation, ideally in companies at or above ~$100M in revenue
• Experience in supervising and mentoring a small team
• Involvement in one or more acquisitions—hands‑on experience with due diligence, integration, or consolidation accounting a plus
• Proficiency with Deltek Vantagepoint is a strong asset; understanding accounting system configurations
• Strong technical competency in Excel; familiarity with reporting tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Experience working in professional services or project-based type companies is a strong asset
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills—comfortable interacting with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance, and IFRS

SLR strives to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we work in, and encourages applications from traditionally underrepresented groups including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, veterans, and people with disabilities.