Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager is a hands-on finance leader responsible for public-company financial reporting, quarterly financial statement commentary and MD& A support, full-cycle accounting, tax compliance, payroll accounting entries, working-capital oversight, month-end close, reconciliations, cash flow preparation, and financial analysis. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role supports strong financial controls, audit readiness, and timely management reporting in a growing business environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Audit Support

Prepare quarterly and annual public financial statements.

Organize, prepare, and submit supporting working papers, schedules, and audit files to external auditors.

Maintain audit-ready documentation and ensure financial reporting deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.

Prepare quarterly financial statement write-up/commentary, including analysis of key variances, operating results, balance sheet movements, cash flow trends, and business drivers.

Prepare or support quarterly Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD& A), including financial and operational commentary for executive, Board, and public reporting purposes.

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

Oversee full-cycle accounting operations, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger management.

Lead month-end close activities and ensure timely completion of required close procedures.

Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and support the accuracy of account balances.

Prepare and post monthly payroll journal entries, payroll accruals, and related reconciliations as part of the month-end close process.

Tax Compliance

Ensure compliance with applicable sales tax requirements, including preparation and submission of monthly HST filings.

Maintain working knowledge of GST/HST and corporate tax matters relevant to the business.

Support tax-related analysis, schedules, and information requests as required.

Cash Flow, Credit & Working Capital

Prepare cash flow reporting and analysis to support liquidity planning and management decision-making.

Monitor customer accounts and maintain appropriate credit policies and controls.

Expense Analysis & Business Support

Analyze key expense accounts, including warehousing, logistics, fines, penalties, and other operational cost categories.

Identify trends, variances, and areas requiring management attention.

Support the CFO with special projects, ad hoc financial analysis, and other finance initiatives as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3 to 5 years as a Manager.

Strong technical accounting background with experience preparing quarterly and annual financial statements.

Experience supporting external audits, including preparation of working papers and audit schedules.

Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, AR, AP, General Ledger, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations.

Practical knowledge of GST/HST, sales tax compliance, and corporate tax concepts.

Strong analytical skills with experience reviewing operating expenses, working capital, customer accounts, and cash flow.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working closely with senior leadership.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in distribution or CPG environment would be an asset.

Strong Excel and financial reporting skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems is preferred.

Ability to improve processes, strengthen controls, and produce clear financial analysis for executive decision-making.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

Only job postings for jobs located in Quebec appear in French.

© 2025 Robert Half. By clicking “Apply,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.