Assistant Manager, Finance
Helping our software client with a Assistant Manager, Finance search in Toronto. This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid work model (1-2 days in office), bonus, benefits, RRSP matching and more.
Responsibilities
- Lead the month-end and quarter-end financial reporting process, including preparing IFRS-compliant financial statements, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
- Partner with business leaders to support the annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning while providing insights into business performance and key financial drivers.
- Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including financial analysis, KPI reporting, and commentary on variances against budget and prior periods.
- Research and apply IFRS accounting standards, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements while supporting technical accounting matters and changes to accounting policies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze business results, identify trends, and provide recommendations to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Support year-end audits by preparing audit schedules, technical accounting documentation, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal control requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing financial models, reporting processes, and planning tools to increase accuracy and efficiency while mentoring junior finance team members.
Qualifications
- CPA designation or successful completion of the CFE (CPA in progress will also be considered).
- 4–5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a blend of financial reporting and FP&A responsibilities.
- Previous experience in public accounting is required (Big 4 or mid-sized public accounting firm preferred).
- Must have hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements under IFRS, with a strong understanding of technical accounting standards.
- Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial modelling, and management reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is considered an asset.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills with the ability to present financial insights to senior stakeholders.
