Sr. Manager, Finance Operations (Acquisitions & Special Projects)

Demant Group•Toronto, ON

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Director, Finance & Administration, the Sr. Manager, Acquisitions & Special Projects will take on a management role within the Accounting team. This role will be a key partner for the Finance team, representing the team on all customer-facing finance-related matters. They will lead the team as it relates to managing the transition and purchase price allocation of acquisitions, overseeing full cycle accounting and reporting for the co-owned group of clinics, as well as other ad-hoc exercises and thought leadership. This role will allow the successful candidate to apply their existing accounting knowledge, learn new functions, develop their accounting and management skill set, and manage a team of 2 direct reports and an off-shore team of accountants.

Requirements

University degree in Business/ Accounting
CPA with minimum 5 years industry experience or equivalent
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Strong communication and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

Manage and mentor a team of two Accounting Associates and an offshore accounting team
Provide support and share learnings with team members
Act as the subject matter expert for all acquisition accounting related matters
Partner with Finance leadership and cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, FP&A) to support due diligence, evaluate deal structures, and identify financial risks and opportunities.
Drive continuous improvement of acquisition accounting processes, documentation, and controls to support scalability and future growth.
Participate in full acquisition cycle to develop the proper transition plan
Lead the end-to-end financial integration of acquisitions, including transition planning, opening balance sheets, purchase price allocation, and post-acquisition accounting under IFRS.
Ensure timely and accurate setup of acquired entities in financial systems, including chart of accounts, controls, and reporting frameworks.
Provide clear, actionable financial insights on acquisition performance, synergies, and post-close results to support strategic decision-making.
Ensure interim accounting between close and integration is correct
Prepare necessary documentation to be shared with HQ, outlining the details of acquisitions and the accompanying PPA
Prepare quarterly/annual acquisition notes and documentation
When necessary, prepare and share any necessary documentation for auditors
Liaise with the offshore accounting team to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial reporting for co-owned clinics, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely month-end close.
Prepare the annual budget to be shared with co-owners
Manage equity accounting, profit-sharing arrangements (dividends), and partner settlements, ensuring transparency and strong relationships with co-ownership partners.
Act as the primary finance point of contact for co-owners, responding to inquiries and explaining financial results in a clear, business-focused manner.
Monitor financial performance, identify trends or variances, and provide insights to support operational and strategic decisions.
Strengthen internal controls, processes, and documentation related to co-ownership accounting to reduce risk and support audit readiness.
Ensure PST, HST and EHT returns are calculated correctly and filed on time
Prepare and file T2s for co-owned clinics
Review/ Prepare quarterly reporting to be shared with co-owners