Manager, Finance - Partnership Reporting

Miller Thomson•Vaughan, ON

1d•CA$110,386 - CA$134,916•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the National Finance Reporting team, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, compensation-related processes, and other key Finance activities. The role serves as the primary operational leader within the team of 3 individuals in providing technical guidance, quality review, coaching, and workload coordination while supporting continuous process improvement and organizational objectives.

Requirements

CPA designation.
Proven experience in team management (functional and performance).
7-10 + years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
Experience in professional firms or compensation model for partnership.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close processes, and internal controls.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exhibits strong creativity and an ability to think beyond traditional frameworks.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience with budgeting, reporting systems, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate and oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities with internal and external stakeholders.
Monitor deliverables, timelines, and team workload to ensure deadlines are achieved.
Escalate issues, risks, and bottlenecks proactively.
Support continuous improvement of close processes and external reporting timelines.
Review and put proper controls in place regarding reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, and working papers.
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial information while developing compliance framework and proper financial related policies.
Strengthening controls and review procedures across Finance processes.
Promote a culture of accountability and first-time quality.
With proven experience in team management, provide day-to-day coaching and guidance to Finance staff.
Support performance management, goal setting, and employee development.
Coordinate cross-training and succession planning initiatives.
Foster independent problem-solving and ownership within the team.
Improve and support preparation and review of monthly financial reporting packages.
Act as a business partner with management reporting and variance analysis for consolidated & national results.
Act as a subject matter expert in the development and actively contribute to reporting enhancements with respect to technology and processes.
Support external audit activities and coordination of audit requests.
Lead with documentation of policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Participate in governance, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
Participate in reporting enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
Champion the adoption of technology across our Finance function.
Support ad hoc Finance modernization projects as required.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Care
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
3+ Weeks’ Vacation and 10 Personal Days
Flexible working options
Maternity Leave Top-up
A Firm matching Group Retirement Savings plan
An individual TFSA with low fund management fees and competitive investment options
A wellness spending account to foster employee well-being
Professional Development opportunities
Employee appreciation events
Charitable giving programs