Job Description

Our client, is a Canadian, privately owned manufacturing company in the Greater Toronto Area. They are currently seeking to hire a dynamic Senior Finance Manager. Reporting into the VP Finance, this role will primarily focus on their US subsidiary and will be accountable for preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements, running the month-end close process, and maintaining the company’s key accounting policies, controls, and business systems. If you are exceptional at leading a team, increasing company profitability through system improvement, and you have an impeccable eye for detail, we want to hear from you! This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, RRSP matching, and benefits package.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Ensure accurate and timely preparation of the company's financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, including journal entry and balance sheet reconciliation preparation and review.
Complete monthly consolidation processes.
Oversee AR and AP Functions.
Analyze and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to the management team.
Lead the coordination and participate in the preparation of annual/quarterly/monthly forecast updates for the senior leadership team, providing actionable insights into financial performance.
Develop and maintain robust financial models supporting annual planning, monthly forecasting, and strategic decision-making by senior management.
Experience driving/building accounting operations, internal controls, processes, and procedures.
Manage and coordinate audit liasing with external auditor and corporate tax filings.
Complete US government reporting as required.
Supporting decision-making by providing stakeholders with timely, strategic, detailed, and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
Performing ad-hoc analysis where required to assist in management decision making.
Maintain integrity of finance systems and improve internal control environment.
Manage and develop staff to meet the objectives of the organization.
Regularly report on Key Performance Indicators, offering comprehensive analysis to drive informed decision-making.
Perform monthly variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast, highlighting key drivers, and recommending corrective actions.
Effectively communicate performance and results to senior management, providing clear explanations of product/department performance.
Review and enhance FP&A processes and systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving change initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Controller or Senior Finance Manager roll (experience in previous CPG, wholesale, retail preferred)
CPA designation
Experience with US government reporting (corporate tax, sales and use tax, Census reports)
Proven experience leading, supervising, and mentoring staff
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Superior verbal and written communication skill
Experience and desire to be in a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves type of role
Demonstrated ability and success working with cross functional teams to achieve objectives
Enhanced Excel skills (V-lookup, INDEX, pivot tables, complex formulas, etc.)
Demonstrated proficiency with accounting software (SAGE experience preferred, experience with Ceridian would be nice to have)

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