Sr. Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions & Special Projects; Finance

Sr. Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions & Special Projects (Finance)
SCOPE

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance & Administration, the Sr. Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions & Special Projects will take on a management role within the Accounting team. This role will be a key partner for the Finance team, representing the team on all customer‑facing finance related matters. They will lead the team as it relates to managing the transition and purchase price allocation of acquisitions, overseeing full‑cycle accounting and reporting for the co‑owned group of clinics as well as other ad‑hoc exercises, and providing thought leadership.

This role will allow the successful candidate to apply their existing accounting knowledge, learn new functions, develop their accounting and management skill set, and manage a team of two direct reports and an offshore team of accountants.

• Successful execution of acquisitions and special projects: Leads acquisition transitions end‑to‑end, including accurate and timely purchase price allocations, seamless integration into financial systems, and delivery of high‑quality accounting and reporting with minimal disruption to operations.
• Strong financial leadership and stakeholder partnership: Serves as a trusted finance partner on all customer‑facing finance matters, providing clear guidance, sound judgment, and thoughtful recommendations while representing the Accounting team with professionalism and credibility.
• Effective people leadership and capability building: Develops, coaches, and manages a high‑performing team of four direct reports, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and strong technical competency while contributing thought leadership and process enhancements across the Finance function.

Management

• Manage and mentor a team of two Accounting Associates and an offshore accounting team
• Provide support and share learnings with team members
• Act as the subject matter expert for all acquisition accounting related matters

Acquisitions

• Partner with Finance leadership and cross‑functional teams (Legal, Operations, FP&A) to support due diligence, evaluate deal structures, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
• Drive continuous improvement of acquisition accounting processes, documentation, and controls to support scalability and future growth. Participate in full acquisition cycle to develop the proper transition plan.
• Lead the end‑to‑end financial integration of acquisitions, including transition planning, opening balance sheets, purchase price allocation, and post‑acquisition accounting under IFRS.
• Ensure timely and accurate setup of acquired entities in financial systems, including chart of accounts, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights on acquisition performance, synergies, and post‑close results to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure interim accounting between close and integration is correct.
• Prepare necessary documentation to be shared with HQ, outlining the details of acquisitions and the accompanying PPA.
• Prepare quarterly/annual acquisition notes and documentation.
• When necessary, prepare and share any necessary documentation for auditors.

Co‑Ownership Accounting

• Liase with the offshore accounting team to oversee full‑cycle accounting and financial reporting for co‑owned clinics, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely month‑end close.
• Prepare the annual budget to be shared with co‑owners.
• Manage equity accounting, profit‑sharing arrangements (dividends), and partner settlements, ensuring transparency and strong relationships with co‑ownership partners.
• Act as the primary finance point of contact for co‑owners, responding to inquiries and explaining financial results in a clear, business‑focused manner.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends or variances, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and documentation related to co‑ownership accounting to reduce risk and support audit readiness.
• Ensure PST, HST and EHT returns are calculated correctly and filed on time.
• Prepare and file T2s…