The Finance Manager leads a team of finance professionals responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, accounting operations, and business insights. This role combines deep accounting expertise with strong people leadership to oversee critical finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), period-end close, financial reporting, cost management, internal controls, and audit readiness.
As a trusted business partner, the Finance Manager collaborates with stakeholders across Finance and the broader organization to support informed decision-making, drive operational excellence, and identify opportunities for process optimization. The role also plays a key part in advancing finance transformation through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a high-performing, inclusive, and development-focused team culture.
Position Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead and oversee end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with accounting standards and internal policies.
- Manage period-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting deliverables.
- Review and approve complex accounting transactions, ensuring appropriate documentation, controls, and governance.
- Maintain the integrity of general ledger accounts, chart of accounts structures, and financial records within scope.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting that support business decision-making and stakeholder requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting and reporting matters, providing guidance to team members and business partners.
Cost Management & Financial Governance
- Oversee expense management, allocation, reconciliation, and reporting processes for assigned business units or legal entities.
- Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, process exceptions, and operational escalations.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management activities by providing insights and recommendations.
Controls, Compliance & Audit
- Maintain a strong control environment through adherence to SOX, financial governance, and risk management requirements.
- Ensure audit readiness through accurate documentation, timely remediation of findings, and effective control execution.
- Partner with Internal Audit, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders to address audit and regulatory requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action planning to mitigate operational and financial risks.
Process Improvement & Finance Transformation
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability through process optimization and automation.
- Support the implementation of new accounting standards, finance technologies, and system enhancements.
- Participate in transformation initiatives that modernize finance processes, reporting capabilities, and operational controls.
- Leverage data, analytics, and technology solutions to enhance business insights and decision-making.
Systems & Data Management
- Maintain expertise in ERP platforms and finance systems while supporting system upgrades, testing, and implementations.
- Ensure accurate system configuration, master data governance, and data integrity across finance processes.
- Collaborate with technology and business teams to enhance reporting tools, workflows, and finance applications.
People Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering engagement, accountability, and continuous growth.
- Manage resource planning, workload prioritization, performance management, and succession readiness.
- Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that encourages innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing.
- Support the development of future finance leaders through mentoring and capability-building initiatives.
Stakeholder Management & Business Partnership
- Partner with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and recommendations.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders while balancing business needs, financial governance, and operational priorities.
- Represent Finance in cross-functional initiatives, governance forums, and strategic projects.
Decision Authority
The Finance Manager operates with broad autonomy within established financial and operational frameworks. The role is accountable for approving financial transactions, reporting outputs, reconciliations, and process improvements within delegated authority limits. The position influences business decisions through financial insight, leads transformation initiatives within scope, and ensures compliance, financial integrity, and operational excellence across assigned areas.
Required Qualifications
Education & Certification
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation preferred; other relevant professional certifications such as CMA, CFA, or equivalent are considered an asset.
- Additional professional certifications such as CMA, CFA, or equivalent are an asset.
Experience
- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, financial reporting, or controllership functions.
- Experience supporting Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), or Order-to-Cash (O2C) processes.
- At least 2-3 years of people leadership experience, including coaching, performance management, and talent development.
- Proven experience managing complex accounting transactions, financial reporting, and compliance activities.
- Demonstrated success leading process improvement, automation, or finance transformation initiatives.
- Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and leading cross-functional collaboration.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards (IFRS, US GAAP, or equivalent).
- Expertise in period-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Experience with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Infor, or similar finance systems.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Strong people leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to influence decisions and drive outcomes across multiple teams.
- Strong business acumen, adaptability, and continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting shared services, global finance operations, or multinational organizations.
- Experience leading finance modernization, automation, or digital transformation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of financial controls, SOX compliance, and risk management practices.
- Ability to lead through change while fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
When You Join Our Team
- We'll empower you to learn and grow the career you want through meaningful work and continuous development opportunities.
- You'll collaborate with talented colleagues across a global organization and help drive decisions that create lasting business impact.
- You'll thrive in a flexible, inclusive environment that values well-being, diversity, and innovation.
- You'll have opportunities to lead transformation, embrace new technologies, and shape the future of Finance.
- As part of our global team, you'll make a difference while helping us build a better business for our customers, colleagues, and communities.
