Senior Manager, Reporting and Business Partnering

About the Company

Our client is a global automobile distributor. They are currently looking for a Senior Manager, Reporting and Business Partnering to join their team!

Why Work Here

• Strong and flexible corporate culture, with hybrid work from home policy, good work life balance, and summer hours
• Opportunity to be involved in exciting projects and grow within the organization through rotational programs
• Career development and progression opportunities available
• Competitive compensation package with annual bonus and top tier pension matching program

About the Opportunity

Corporate Reporting

• Financial Reporting
• Lead the Finance and Accounting team through well-coordinated month-end close process(es) to gain senior management sign-off and close the books within stated deadlines
• Serve as the main contact and owner of auditor relationship; manage the coordination and delivery against interim and year-end audits in accordance with IFRS
• Assure accurate, timely preparation and publishing of audited financial statements, all audit support activity and all shareholder reporting including board of director reporting
• Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to external stakeholders are completed on schedule
• Manage all aspects of the general ledger including period open and close, new account requests and system interface maintenance
• Hold oversight and accountability for the review and signoff of all Finance and Accounting journal entries and account reconciliations and analyses
• Treasury
• Manage Treasury operations and Cash Forecasting reporting with accuracy
• Serve as the main contact and owner of banking partner relationships
• Controls
• Ensure standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and controls are updated and SOx compliant
• Ensure accounting policies are current Cost Management
• Business partnering
• Support key business initiatives & promote a competitive cost structure including support of NPV, IRR and payback analysis
• Provide general accounting guidance to support effective business operational and planning decisions
• Continuous challenge and partnership with business areas for fiscal responsibility to mitigate financial risks
• Planning & Forecasting
• Lead Cost Management team towards working actively with business areas to understand actual and budget operating variances and to initiate actions to mitigate where necessary
• Drive the effective planning, execution and reporting of Quarterly forecast, Annual budget, and Midterm (3-5 year) opex and capital budget plan
• People Leadership
• Provide strong team leadership and development to a team of 4 associates in the establishment and delivery of objectives providing input in the day-to-day challenges and decision-making in line with the Finance Vision
• Empower the team to be accountable, take initiative, and proactively influence the business
• Plan, prioritize and coordinate resources in Corporate Reporting and Cost Management team to maximize efficiency
• Communicate corporate messages providing appropriate context and guidance in a timely manner

About You

• CPA, CA, CMA, CGA designation
• 7+ years of direct accounting-related experience
• 5+ years of managerial experience with direct reports and driving performance
• Audit, treasury, and investment experience is considered an asset
• Current, up-to-date, accounting knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and ability to adapt to changing financial regulations and company policies
• Proficient in financial information systems
• Advanced performance management experience; strategies towards empowerment, team building, and accountability within a multi-faceted environment
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Power BI (an asset)
• ERP system experience coupled with Financial Reporting tools (SAP experience preferred)

Salary Range

$135,000 - $145,000 / year

How to Apply

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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.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected] .

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In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco 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 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.