Manager of Finance, Controllership & Projects POST NUMBER: 303335

About the Company

Our client is a technology company. They are looking for a Manager of Finance, Controllership & Projects to join their team!

Why Work Here

· Strong team-based culture, very collaborative and supportive

· Lots of opportunity for career growth and development

· Great benefits and compensation package

· Great mentorship

· Exposure to Sr Management and Senior level stakeholders across the company

About the Opportunity

· Lead special project for the end-to-end design, documentation and implementation of finance processes required to deliver transitory finance activities with external parties

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

· 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.

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 6 years of progressive experience in similar accounting role.

· Practical experience in project management, process design, and transitory service delivery is an asset.

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

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

· Proficiency in process mapping, workflow design, and interaction models

· Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate cross-functional deliverables

· 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 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 the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.