Finance Manager

Our client is in the education sector and is searching for a Finance Manager to join them for a 6 month contract assignment. For the right candidate, there is strong potential for the role to convert to a permanent position. The role is hybrid with just 1 day in office located in downtown Toronto and 4 days work remote from home.

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial reporting, month-end close activities, accounting controls, and team leadership across multiple legal entities. The role provides operational leadership to accounting staff, ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, supports audit and compliance requirements, and collaborates with Treasury, FP&A, and other finance functions to drive operational effectiveness and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Review financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and variance analyses.
• Supervise and mentor General Accountants, managing workloads, priorities, and performance expectations.
• Maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, and reporting procedures.
• Partner with Treasury and FP&A to support cash management, reporting, and finance initiatives.
• Coordinate audit support, statutory reporting, tax-related documentation, and compliance activities.
• Assist with indirect and corporate tax.
• Act as a key finance contact for internal stakeholders and Group Finance teams.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and operational efficiencies across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation (or progress toward designation) preferred.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Previous leadership experience managing accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, and internal controls.
• Indirect Tax and or Corporate Tax experience is a strong asset.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems; exposure to Oracle, Sage, or QuickBooks is an asset.
• Experience in multi-entity or shared-services environments is preferred.

Success in the Role

The successful candidate will deliver accurate and timely financial reporting, strengthen team accountability, improve controls and reporting processes, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and reduce reliance on the Finance Director for day-to-day financial operations.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

Technology-assisted screening tools including AI may be used during the recruitment process; however, all applications are reviewed by our Consultants.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21543.