Manager of Finance, Johnston Group

5 months ago


Winnipeg, Canada Johnston Group Full time

**Johnston Group** provides employee benefit solutions to over 30,000 companies, ranging from one employee to thousands across various product lines, including Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. JG is a platinum member of _Canada’s Best Managed Companies_ and was named one of _Manitoba’s Top Employers_. We support a positive work atmosphere where we value the diversity in the people we serve and are looking for talent who will contribute to our diverse and inclusive workplace; where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. JG believes in giving back and contributes significantly to local health, arts, sports, and other community organizations.

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing organization seeking a talented and experienced Manager of Finance to join our team. As a leader in our industry, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can thrive and grow professionally.

As the Manager of Finance, you will lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, ensuring their effectiveness and professional development. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency, as well as evaluating and implementing new technologies or software solutions to enhance accounting processes. Additionally, you will establish standardized accounting processes and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization and collaborate with other departments to optimize cross-functional processes. You will also establish key performance indicators to measure the effectiveness of accounting processes and track progress towards improvement goals. Providing training and support to accounting staff members to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to adapt to changes and effectively utilize new processes or technologies is essential. As a leader, you will provide guidance, mentoring, and coaching to team members to support their professional growth and development. Fostering open and transparent communication with the team regarding changes in processes, systems, and/or organization objectives is crucial, along with providing regular updates, soliciting feedback, and addressing concerns to ensure team members feel informed and engaged.

**Qualifications needed to be successful in this role**:

- CPA designation
- A solid understanding of financial principles, regulations, and best practices
- Strong team leadership skills, preferably with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial role
- Strong change management skills with proficiency in process improvement methodologies
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Excel
- Knowledge of operational finance and banking is an asset
- Knowledge of group insurance is an asset



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