Manager of Finance - Controllers

About the Company

Our client is a communications company. They are looking for a Manager of Finance - Controllers to join their team!

Why Work Here

· Hybrid work model

· Strong team-based culture, very collaborative and supportive

· Lots of opportunity for career growth and development

About the Opportunity

· Lead and support the financial close process, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial results while maintaining a strong control environment and reporting requirements

· Partner with various business stakeholders to understand the business

· Analyze and present financial information to drive value-add decision-making

· Provide guidance on new transactions, projects, processes and accounting standards while maintaining strong governance and controls

· Review, analyze and summarize accounting for contracts, policies and complex transactions

· Drive transformation of financial close activities through process optimization, centralization, automation, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-enabled solutions.

· Identify opportunities to enhance financial processes, systems, data quality, and reporting capabilities, partnering with cross-functional teams to implement solutions.

· Lead and support strategic projects and organizational transformation initiatives.

· Manage and develop teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high performance.

About You

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Commerce, or a related field.

· CPA designation or equivalent finance experience is considered an asset.

· Minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in similar accounting role.

· Strong knowledge and practical experience applying IFRS accounting standards, including expert-level knowledge of IFRS 15 (Revenue) and IFRS 16 (Leases).

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

· Experience with automation, AI, machine learning, or data analytics tools is an asset.

· Support a culture of innovation - a personal interest in upskilling in latest digital and technology trends

· Passion to understand operational business and its linkages to financial processes

· Highly organized, with the ability to independently plan and execute on multiple priorities and demonstrate confidence and composure in times of uncertainty and stress.

· Ability to partner and build relationships to influence and engage with various cross-functional groups and management levels towards a common vision

· Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues and tasks by leading resolution

Salary Range

$100,000 – $110,000 / year

How to Apply

Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats.

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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. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to…