Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting

Extendicare • Markham, ON

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Finance Manager, Corporate Accounting, plays a key leadership role in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting across the organization. Responsible for overseeing the period-end close process, this role ensures the integrity of consolidated financial results across business units, with a strong focus on balance sheet accuracy, G&A reporting, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, this position leads a team of Financial Analysts, providing guidance, oversight, and development. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances multiple priorities, and continuously seeks opportunities to improve processes and strengthen governance. This is a high-visibility role with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional partners. This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate accounting or financial reporting
• CPA Designation required
• Solid understanding of financial statements, close processes and account reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
• Analytical mindset with strong problem solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets
• Effective communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Accounting experience with large-scale Enterprise Reporting systems, knowledge of Workday preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations including payroll liability accounts to ensure completeness and integrity
• Oversee G&A accounting, including expense analysis, accruals, cost allocations and reporting review
• Support preparation and review of consolidated income statement
• Review intercompany transactions, settlement runs and elimination entries
• Coordinate and support external and internal audit requests, including process walkthroughs and documentation.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, internal controls, and corporate procedures while identifying and mitigating financial reporting and operational risks
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, FP&A, and cost centre managers to support budgeting, financial reporting and strategic initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team by providing mentorship, training, performance feedback, and growth opportunities
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, automation opportunities and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control effectiveness

Benefits

• Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
• A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
• Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Robust benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager