Finance Manager

Title: Finance Manager
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Type: Permanent Full-Time

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

The Position:

Our client is seeking an onsite Finance Manager to join their leadership team and play a key role in supporting the financial performance and continued growth of a dynamic organization.

Reporting to senior leadership, as a hands-on Finance Manager, you will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and process improvement initiatives. You will enjoy a high degree of autonomy while working closely with operational and executive stakeholders to provide meaningful financial insights and support business decision-making.

This opportunity is right for you if you are a designated CPA who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, leveraging technology, and contributing beyond traditional accounting functions.

What You'll Do:

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor financial performance and provide analysis and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure the integrity of financial records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support consolidated reporting requirements and financial analysis.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial models.
• Monitor financial commitments and provide recommendations to support effective financial management.
• Support strategic planning through financial analysis and reporting.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with external accountants and advisors during year-end processes.
• Support regulatory and financial reporting obligations.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.

Process Improvement & Technology

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process enhancements, automation, and technology.
• Evaluate and implement practical solutions that improve reporting accuracy and productivity.
• Develop and document standardized procedures and best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.

Team Collaboration

• Provide guidance and support to finance staff.
• Build strong working relationships across departments.
• Communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative and solutions-focused culture.

Mandatories:

• CPA designation in good standing.
• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience managing full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Experience leveraging technology to improve financial processes and reporting.

Assets:

• Experience within a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Experience supporting business growth and operational decision-making.
• Exposure to process automation, AI tools, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience preparing reports for lenders, investors, or external stakeholders.