Finance Operations Manager

Southbridge Care Homes provides exceptional acquisition, management, and redevelopment services for long-term care homes and retirement communities across Ontario. Our mission is to maintain a best-in-class portfolio that consistently delivers excellence in care and services while ensuring economic sustainability. Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, the Manager, Finance Operations is responsible for providing leadership & guidance to finance team individuals while overseeing the reporting, analysis and workflow of financial operations. This role will interact with different team managers across our corporate office and at the home level to provide accurate, timely, detailed reporting on their portfolio of homes which will contribute to key operational decisions. This role is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with 2–3 days per week remote. The position requires reliable internet access and the ability to participate in video calls and team collaboration tools. Occasional travel to the main office may be required for meetings or training. Standard office hours apply, with some flexibility depending on project needs. Key Responsibilities: - Manage the month-end processes to ensure accuracy and compliance including, but not limited to: - Reviewing financial statements and journal entries completed by the finance team, ensuring these are accurate and in accordance with month end deadlines - Reviewing all account reconciliations to ensure all data is accurate and all discrepancies are addressed accordingly - Guiding the Financial Analysts in providing thorough in-depth analysis of the financial statements to aid in operational decisions - Reviewing the full cycle of accounting to ensure synergies are created and internal controls maintained - Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements, providing key insights and analysis to Upper Management. - Assist with the preparation and review of the annual home operating budgets, working with different teams to ensure all budget details are accurate. - Responsible for creating an environment of collaboration, inclusivity and learning. - Assist with standardization of policies and documentation to foster consistency across business units. - Assist with system transition and testing with an emphasis on maximizing ERP capabilities and ensuring data integrity. - Review system utilization and internal processes to ensure that business units are streamlining procedures while identifying & suggesting opportunities for improvement. - Lead discussions with other department leads to cross functionally streamline processes and increase efficiencies. - Participate in the interim and year-end audits. - Other ad hoc projects. Knowledge and Skills Required: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA designation preferred or in progress) - 5-7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting with at least 2 years in a managerial role. - Strong knowledge & understanding of financial statements, financial operations and internal controls. - In-depth understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). - Strong leadership skills and people management skills. - Excellent organizational & prioritization skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines. - Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (particularly MS Excel). - Proficiency with ERP systems; experience with Sage Intacct is considered a strong asset. - An understanding of the senior care continuum is considered an asset. We would like to thank all applicants for your interest in working as part of our team! Only those applicants selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted. Southbridge welcomes those applicants with disability related needs and those whom a need for accommodation in the recruitment process. Please provide notice of your need for accommodation to the hiring manager upon scheduling of an interview. At Southbridge, we care about your privacy and strive to protect Applicant Data throughout the recruitment process. To that end, information that we gather from applicants via job postings, is used solely for the purposes of recruiting and hiring.