Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for the full cycle accounting of a business unit, process improvements, and leading and managing a team.Key responsibilities Work with the finance team to prepare accurate, timely and reliable monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports required by management and other stakeholders. Monitor internal controls to ensure that accounting activities are in accordance with established legal regulatory and company policies and procedures. Preparation of budgets and forecasting and statutory and internal audits; and tax reporting and compliance. Lead andmanage the month end process including preparation and/or review of journal entries, working papers and spreadsheets to support reconciliations in accordance with guidelines. Develop business models, as necessary, to assist with strategic initiatives. Provide financial analysis and decision support to the executive team, and lead and participate in meetings as required. Provide leadership and create a rewarding team-based culture, including mentorship and development of staff. Positively drive agreed initiatives, propose new initiatives, and adopt a sense of continuous improvement. Qualifications, Experience, Job Function Technical Knowledge and Skills A degree in Finance or Accounting, combined with your CPA (CA, CGA, CMA) designation is required. A minimum of 3 years’ experience post-designation, preferably in industry. Proven experience and knowledge of IFRS and financial statement preparation. Proven leadership skills to develop and motivate a team. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships both with and among team members. Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to work with all departments and levels. Sound judgement and analytical thinking that enables decision making, ability to manage projects and prioritize and manage timelines. Ability to build and maintain good working relationships and achieve buy in and ownership to quality standards/ initiatives. Advanced proficiency with MS Excel. Familiarity with Oracle Fusion would be an asset. Fluent in English Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.