Finance Manager

About the Company   Our client is a provider of integrated energy and telecommunications solutions. They are looking for a Finance Manager to join their team  Why Work Here   Excellent work life balance Flexible working arrangement - 2 days a week in office Wonderful boss and great mentor Company paid benefits CPA dues covered About the Opportunity   Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports with insightful variance analysis and commentary, targeting management reporting delivery by business day 5. Partner with Energy and Telecom operational teams to track business performance, analyze margins, and provide actionable insights that drive profitability. Develop and maintain KPI reporting dashboards to measure efficiency, cost drivers, and financial outcomes, enabling leaders to make data-driven decisions. Support annual budgeting and in-year forecasting, including building models and financial scenarios for short-term and long-term planning. Monitor cash flow, working capital, and profitability, identifying trends and opportunities to enhance margins and control costs. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Coordinate with external auditors and support audit preparation. Oversee and develop accounting and finance team members, providing guidance on AR, AP, reconciliations, and reporting processes. Collaborate with Energy and Telecom teams to align billing, cost tracking, and revenue recognition with project milestones and customer obligations. Provide backup support for payroll, benefits, and pension administration. About You   Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. CPA designation (or equivalent) strongly preferred. Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial capacity. Hands on experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis. Proficient in ERP and financial reporting systems, with advanced Excel and data handling skills. Analytical and strategic thinker who can connect financial results to business realities and provide actionable insights. Strong communication skills to partner effectively with operational and nonfinance stakeholders. Professionalism and ownership with a commitment to accuracy, internal control, and continuous improvement. Ability to balance detail-oriented execution with a big picture perspective that aligns financial outcomes to strategic objectives. Comfortable working in a dynamic, evolving organization and managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Salary Range  $90,000 - $95,000 / year    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 #466831  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. 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Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here . Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.