This is a 6 month contract with permanent potential at the end of the contract
About Our Client
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our growing finance team for a 6-month contract and play a key role in the company’s financial reporting, compliance, and month-end close processes. Reporting to senior finance leadership, this individual will be responsible for supporting public company reporting requirements under IFRS, strengthening internal controls, driving process improvements, and partnering with stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a proactive, systems-oriented mindset and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
About the Opportunity
- Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare and review IFRS-compliant financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosure requirements.
- Assist with quarterly and annual public company reporting, including MD&A, financial statement note disclosures, and regulatory filings.
- Research and interpret new accounting standards and assess their impact on the organization.
- Prepare technical accounting memos and documentation supporting accounting positions.
- Coordinate with external auditors and assist with year-end audit requirements.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting procedures.
- Perform account reconciliations and review complex accounting transactions.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve reporting efficiency, and enhance data integrity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to support strategic finance initiatives and business decision-making.
- Participate in system enhancements, implementations, and finance transformation projects.
About You
Must-Have Requirements:
- CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA completion.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Strong experience with public company financial reporting under IFRS.
- Thorough understanding of IFRS accounting standards and financial statement preparation.
- Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
- Systems savvy with the ability to quickly learn and navigate new technologies and financial systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Background with a Big Four accounting firm.
- Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or finance transformation initiatives.
- Exposure to AI, automation tools, and process optimization technologies.
- Experience working within a publicly traded or high-growth organization.
- Familiarity with internal controls, SOX compliance, or governance frameworks.
**DISCLAIMER**
By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your resume. Please know that we only accept documents in MS Word or Rich Text formats. When referencing this job, quote # 308167.
This position for employment is for a current vacancy with Vaco/Highspring’s client. You must currently reside within the Greater Toronto area and be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity. A recruiter will be in touch with you if your profile meets our client’s requirements for this role.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
