Finance Manager

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is assisting an asset management client in New York, seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting and financial reporting for Corporate Advisor entities. The role collaborates with funds, treasury, tax and investment teams to ensure accurate closing, compliance, and robust controls.

The ideal candidate holds a CPA with 5–7 years of corporate accounting or audit experience, with people management skills and strong communication. Toronto-area relocation or remote flexibility may apply.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed with 5-7 years of corporate accounting or audit experience.
• Experience in financial services or asset management is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable/receivable processes and monthly invoicing.
• Manage journal entries, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Coordinate with private funds, treasury, tax, and finance teams for timely reporting.
• Prepare monthly reporting, transfer pricing, and fund management fee calculations.
• Maintain documented policies and procedures.

Skills

CPA designation

People management

Communication skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

About the Company

Our client is an asset management company. They are looking for a Finance Manager who will be responsible for preparing and managing all aspects of the Accounting and Financial Reporting functions of the company's Corporate Advisor entities. The role will collaborate with many other departments, including private funds, treasury, tax, other finance and investment professionals in the organization.

Why Work Here

• Net new role due to growth
• Excellent total compensation package with consistent growth for strong performers.
• Working with the best and brightest CPA's in Toronto
• Excellent opportunities for long term growth

About the Opportunity

Accounts Payable Process

• Review cost allocations and coding of invoices related to global deal costs, public company costs, Advisor costs and portfolio company costs
• Monitor payment journals for Infrastructure paying entities and assist in investigation on invoice disputes and resolve billing and payment issues in a timely manner

Accounts Receivable Process

• Oversee the monthly invoicing process
• Utilize and monitor the Robotic Process Automation (\"RPA\") bot for the monthly invoice process
• Coordinate with the Infrastructure Group's private funds team to ensure timely reimbursements

Accounting Operations

• Take ownership of day-to-day recording of journal entries and bank reconciliations in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (\"Dynamics\")
• Perform initial review of journal entries and reporting materials prepared by junior team members
• Oversee intercompany reconciliation, settlements and apply reimbursements at sub-ledger level by communicating with various company business groups
• Identify opportunities for improvement and take ownership on implementing effective and efficient processes
• Maintain organized and well-documented policies and procedure documents

Tax filing

• Prepare monthly HST return filing workbook
• Compile information for annual corporate tax return and audit queries

Quarterly Reporting

• Establish strong relationships with global teams to obtain and ensure proper understanding, documentation and receipt of all reporting deliverables
• Prepare financial results, reporting packages & financial statements
• Oversee transfer pricing and private fund management fees calculation process
• Prepare fund flows and other various analyses and reports for senior management to support their business decision making

About You

• CPA designation completed with 5 - 7 years of experience working in a corporate accounting or audit firm, preferably in financial services or asset management
• People management experience is an asset (e.g., Team Lead, Supervisor, Assistant Manager)
• The ability to work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to manage changing priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

Salary Range

$120,000 - $140,000/year

This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring's client.

You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto Area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.