Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Group jobs by employerEmail me new jobs Save this search

Added 30 mins ago
D
Client Financial Services Agent
Desjardins
Shawinigan, QC · Caisse Desjardins du Centre-de-la-Mauricie
- Full-time
As a client financial services agent, you work closely with advisors and provide personalized support to members and clients. You help advisors deliver services and maintain business…
Added 30 mins ago
IC
Associate Sales Director
ivari Canada
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
…wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment…
Added 45 mins ago
M
Director, Inside Sales
Manulife
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Guaranteed Wealth Solutions is building a modern, high-performing sales organization focused on helping advisors address increasingly complex client needs across wealth accumulation,…
Added 1 hour ago
BE
Finance Manager, M&A Integration
Bluestar Equity
Mississauga, ON
- $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is an investment office operating across Canada and the United States. We acquire and operate small to medium-sized businesses with a long-term,…
Added 1 hour ago
D
Client Financial Services Agent
Desjardins
Gatineau, QC · Caisse Desjardins de Hull-Aylmer
- Full-time
As a client financial services agent, you work closely with advisors and provide personalized support to members and clients. You help advisors deliver services and maintain business…
Added 1 hour ago
IF
Senior Analyst, Investment Data Management and Governance
iA Financial Group
Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC
- Full-time
…the trust of our more than four million clients and 25,000 advisors who have chosen us for their insurance, savings, and wealth…
Added 2 hours ago
IW
Senior Software Engineering Specialist
IG Wealth Management
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 2 hours ago
IW
Senior Software Engineering Specialist
IG Wealth Management
MB · Manitoba, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 2 hours ago
FA
Sheet Metal/Structure Technician
FTAI Aviation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Evening shift: Monday to Thursday, 1:45PM to 12:15AM, offering long weekends every week
Added 2 hours ago
GT
Business Analyst
Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company
Toronto, ON
- $50 to $65 CAD / hour
- Contract
Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid - 4 days in office
Added 3 hours ago
MW
Administrative Assistant
Manulife Wealth
Dorval, QC
- Full-time
Experience in wealth management, investment advisory, banking, insurance, legal, or another regulated professional-services environment.
Added 4 hours ago
FA
Repair Development Engineer
FTAI Aviation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial…
Added 6 hours ago
TV
Senior Operations Coordinator
The Vantage Talent Group
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
- $70,000 to $80,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…client-focused environment and wants exposure to a broad range of investment and insurance…
Added 7 hours ago
FA
Methods Agent, Special Processes
FTAI Aviation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial…
Added 9 hours ago
IC
Associate Sales Director
ivari Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…wide range of products and services, including life and health insurance, annuities, pension administration and investment…
Added 11 hours ago
FA
Procurement / Indirect Sourcing Associate (Supply Chain)
FTAI Aviation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial…
Added 18 hours ago
MW
Junior Investment Advisor Opportunity
Manulife Wealth
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As an established partner of Manulife Wealth Inc., one of Canada’s leading independent investment and insurance dealers, we combine the strength of a national institution with the…
Added 20 hours ago
FA
Material and Repair Engineer
FTAI Aviation
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
This position is for the evening shift: Monday to Thursday, approximately 10:00AM to 8:00 PM, offering long weekends every week
Added 20 hours ago
IW
Plan Manager
IG Wealth Management
MB · Manitoba, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 20 hours ago
IW
Plan Manager
IG Wealth Management
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 20 hours ago
IW
Senior Specialist Software Engineering
IG Wealth Management
ON · Ontario, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 20 hours ago
IW
Senior Specialist Software Engineering
IG Wealth Management
MB · Manitoba, Canada
- Full-time
…assets as of December 31, 2025. It offers financial planning and investment services to over two million Canadians through IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie…
Added 20 hours ago
SQ
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR - Quebec
Sunlife Québec
Blainville, QC
- Full-time
Recommend and implement suitable insurance and investment products that align with this financial roadmap.
Added 20 hours ago
SQ
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR - Quebec
Sunlife Québec
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Recommend and implement suitable insurance and investment products that align with this financial roadmap.
Added 20 hours ago
SQ
SUN LIFE FINANCIAL ADVISOR - Quebec
Sunlife Québec
Pointe-Claire, QC
- Full-time
Recommend and implement suitable insurance and investment products that align with this financial roadmap.

Bluestar Equity

Finance Manager, M&A Integration

Mississauga, ON, Canada

$70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year · Full-time

Apply on LinkedIn About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Pay: $70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 12, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

Original job description

Job Title: Finance Manager, M&A Integration (Occasional travel required)

Department: Finance

Location: Hybrid (Mississauga)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 Annually

About Us

Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is an investment office operating across Canada and the United States. We acquire and operate small to medium-sized businesses with a long-term, value-driven approach focused on sustainable growth and meaningful outcomes for employees, clients, and investors.

Our businesses bring together legal, accounting, wealth management, and advisory expertise under one platform, creating a collaborative environment focused on simplifying complexity and delivering thoughtful, long-term solutions.

At Bluestar, we believe great businesses are built by great people. We foster a culture of collaboration, growth, excellence, and continuous learning, where individuals are supported, empowered to take initiative, and given opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

About the Role

Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager, M&A Integration. The Finance Manager, M&A Integration plays a critical role in supporting the organization's growth through acquisitions. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this position is responsible for managing and executing all accounting, finance, payroll, and onboarding activities associated with new acquisitions and strategic partnerships.

Acting as both project manager and hands-on contributor, this individual will coordinate cross-functional integration efforts to ensure newly acquired firms are successfully onboarded. The successful candidate will lead finance-related due diligence activities, oversee integration project plans, implement standardized accounting and payroll processes, coordinate system transitions, and serve as a key point of contact for acquired firms throughout the onboarding and integration process.

This role is ideal for an organized, execution-focused professional who enjoys managing complex projects, improving processes, building relationships, and driving successful business integrations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial and Operational Due Diligence

Coordinate and manage finance-related due diligence activities for prospective acquisitions.
Develop and track due diligence request lists, timelines, and outstanding items.
Review financial statements, tax filings, payroll records, organizational structures, and operational processes.
Analyze revenue, profitability, cash flow, accounts receivable, payroll practices, and key financial metrics.
Identify financial, operational, process, and compliance risks for leadership review.
Prepare due diligence summaries, reports, and recommendations.
Support valuation and transaction teams by gathering and validating financial information.
Coordinate information requests between internal stakeholders, firm owners, and external advisors.

Acquisition Project Management

Serve as a project manager for acquisition onboarding and integration activities related to finance, accounting and payroll.
Develop, maintain, and execute detailed integration plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Facilitate integration meetings and provide status updates to stakeholders.
Monitor risks, dependencies, and project timelines, escalating issues when required.
Ensure all finance and payroll integration activities are completed according to established timelines.

Finance Integration and Implementation

Lead the onboarding of acquired firms into the organization's accounting, finance, and reporting infrastructure.
Coordinate transitions of bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, cash management, and financial reporting processes.
Manage chart of accounts mapping, data conversion, and financial system implementations.
Validate opening balances and ensure accuracy of migrated financial information.
Assist with month-end and year-end integration activities.
Implement standardized accounting policies, procedures, controls, and reporting requirements.
Coordinate banking transitions, payment processing setup, and financial account administration.
Support budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and management reporting implementation for acquired entities.

Payroll Integration and Administration

Lead payroll onboarding and transition activities for newly acquired firms.
Coordinate payroll system implementations, conversions, and employee data migrations.
Validate employee information, earnings histories, deductions, benefits, vacation accruals, commissions, and bonus programs.
Ensure payroll continuity throughout acquisition and onboarding activities.
Partner with HR to facilitate employee onboarding and compensation transitions.
Assist with integrating compensation structures, incentive plans, partner/owner remuneration arrangements, and payroll.

Systems, Data, and Process Integration

Partner with IT teams to support financial software implementations and system
migrations.
Assist with data validation, reconciliations, and user acceptance testing.
Ensure financial and payroll data integrity throughout conversion processes.
Maintain integration documentation, onboarding records, and implementation
checklists.
Develop and continuously improve acquisition and onboarding playbooks,
templates, and workflows.
Identify opportunities for automation and process standardization.
Post-Acquisition Support
Monitor integration progress following transaction close.
Track completion of onboarding and integration milestones.
Assist acquired firms during transition periods and provide ongoing operational
support.

Post-Acquisition Support

Monitor integration progress following transaction close.
Track completion of onboarding and integration milestones.
Assist acquired firms during transition periods and provide ongoing operational support.
Identify process gaps and recommend corrective actions.
Support performance tracking and reporting for newly integrated firms.
Ensure successful adoption of standardized processes and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3-4 years of experience in accounting, finance, payroll, business operations, project management, or a related field.
CPA designation or CPA candidate is preferred.
***Travel will be required based on location of acquisition
Microsoft Office applications experience is required. Adaptable to different systems as they will differ with each acquisition.
Required Skills:
Ability to manage multiple projects & initiatives.
Highly organized.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ability to manage tight timelines and work in a high paced environment.

Experience

3-4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, payroll, business operations, project management, or a related field.
Experience managing multiple projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Experience with acquisitions, business integrations, onboarding, system
implementations, or operational transitions is strongly preferred.
Experience within professional services environments, including law firms,
accounting firms, wealth management firms, insurance brokerages, or consulting organizations, is considered an asset

What We’re Looking For

Project Management

Strong project planning, coordination, and execution skills.
Ability to manage multiple workstreams, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.

Accounting and Finance

Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Experience with budgets, forecasts, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Familiarity with accounting software, ERP systems, and financial process integration.

Payroll

Experience with payroll administration, payroll systems, and payroll conversions.
Understanding of employee compensation structures, benefits administration, and payroll reporting processes.

Communication and Relationship Management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build relationships with firm owners, partners, executives, employees, and external advisors.
Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.
Problem Solving and Execution
Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
Comfortable balancing strategic coordination with hands-on execution.
Ability to identify issues proactively and implement practical solutions.

Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

Successful completion of acquisition onboarding and integration projects.
Timely execution of due diligence and onboarding activities.
Accuracy of accounting, payroll, and financial data transitions.
Adoption of standardized processes by acquired firms.
Achievement of integration milestones within established timelines.
Continuous improvement of onboarding and integration processes.
Positive stakeholder feedback from acquired firms and internal teams.
Reduction of disruption and operational risk during acquisitions and integrations.

What We Offer

Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Supportive and collaborative team environment.
A competitive compensation package
Dental care, Extended health care, and Life insurance
Paid time off
On-site parking

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Bluestar Professional Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Bluestar Professional Services Inc. adopts an inclusive and accessible environment and is committed to providing support to applicants and firm members with disabilities. If you require accommodation at any time during the recruitment, selection, or assessment process, please let us know.

Apply on LinkedIn About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Manage finance-related due diligence and lead accounting, finance, payroll, and systems integration for acquired firms, including project plans, data transitions, and standardized processes. Support acquired businesses after closing, track integration milestones, resolve process gaps, and improve onboarding workflows.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field and 3–4 years of relevant experience are required; a CPA designation or candidacy is preferred. Candidates should bring strong project coordination, accounting, payroll, analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with acquisition integration or system implementation experience preferred.

Skills

Project Management
Financial Due Diligence
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Payroll Administration
Acquisition Integration
Process Improvement
Financial Analysis
Stakeholder Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
System Implementation
Data Migration
Risk Assessment
Budgeting and Forecasting
Communication
Microsoft Office

Benefits

Dental Care
Extended Health Care
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
On-Site Parking
Flexible Hybrid Work Arrangement

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Mergers and Acquisitions
Financial Due Diligence
Acquisition Integration
Accounting
Financial Reporting
Payroll Administration
CPA
Project Management
Cross-Functional Coordination
Financial Analysis
Cash Flow
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Chart of Accounts
Data Conversion
System Implementation
ERP Systems
Microsoft Office
Month-End Close
Year-End Close
Budgeting
Forecasting
KPI Reporting
Banking Transitions
Employee Data Migration
Payroll Systems
User Acceptance Testing
Reconciliations
Process Standardization
Risk Assessment

Report this job

Work requirements

Jobs in Canada