Finance & Accounting Manager
Location: West Ottawa, ON
Type: Permanent, Fully Onsite (5 Days in office)
Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage; RRSP matching
About the Role
We are seeking a Finance & Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day financial operations of a well-established organization in the manufacturing and distribution sector. This is a hands-on role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance, and providing reliable insight to guide business decisions.
Reporting to the General Manager, this position is ideal for a self-sufficient professional who can step into an existing structure, assess current processes, and bring stability and consistency to the finance function. The successful candidate will manage full-cycle accounting, reporting, and payroll while ensuring the organization’s financial health is well understood and well managed.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and management reports.
- Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
- Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
- Provide clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Identify gaps in existing processes and implement improvements to strengthen efficiency, accuracy, and reporting timelines.
Qualifications
- CPA designation (or in the final stages of completion).
- Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a product-based or retail manufacturing environment.
- Strong technical accounting and full-cycle bookkeeping capabilities.
- Proven ability to operate independently and take ownership of the finance function.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.
We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our
accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
