Position: Finance Manager

Type: On-site

Location: Kitchener, Ontario

Industry: Professional Services / Consulting

The Company and The Role

A highly successful professional services firm is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee their accounting and finance function. You will function as the most senior person in accounting to support the CEO and senior leadership team in managing all finance-related activities of the company. Your responsibilities will include all aspects of GL maintenance, month-end / year-end close, financial statement preparation, and owning budgets and forecasts. You will manage a small team of accounting clerks and provide direction with AR/ Billing and AP. You will function as the point of contact for staff in a broad range of areas including purchasing, IT systems, internal and external audits as well as insurance. As part of the senior leadership team, you will guide management in strategic decision making and provide insight on the financial performance of the business.

What makes you a fit:

• 5+ years experience performing full cycle accounting and financial reporting and analysis for a mid-sized private company.
• Ability to work cross functionally with all levels of the organization and establish credibility
• Experienced in supporting a system-wide implementation and skilled in helping users navigate change.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership in driving improvements and mentoring / coaching a team.

What makes this a great role:

• As the sole accounting resource for the company, you will have the opportunity to build a stronger foundation for the department.
• Be part of a highly successful firm that has grown over the last 3 years and contribute to it's long term success.
• Work with a supportive and highly engaged senior leadership team that is committed to the growth of the individual and the business.

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Vicky Fajardo at vfajardo@deangroup.ca

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