Finance Manager

This role is in office full time based in Edmonton, AlbertaYou’re more than a numbers person—you know how to turn financial information into meaningful business insights. You understand the importance of accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and reliable financial data in supporting sound business decisions and organizational success.

As Manager, Finance, you’ll bring your accounting expertise, business acumen, and collaborative leadership style to a role that supports financial reporting, audit and regulatory requirements, and strategic decision-making.

You’ll lead and develop a team of professional and technical staff, provide financial guidance to business leaders, and help establish and maintain policies, procedures, and controls that support operational effectiveness and financial integrity.

This is an opportunity to combine hands-on financial expertise with people leadership, business partnership, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, multi-business-unit environment.

Who You Are

• You’re an experienced financial professional with a strong understanding of accounting standards, financial reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• You’re comfortable supporting multiple business units and adapting your approach to the operational needs, financial drivers, and priorities of each area.
• You’re a collaborative leader who enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team.
• You’re highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• You’re a confident communicator who can explain complex financial information clearly to both executive leaders and operational teams.
• You understand how business-unit budgeting and forecasting connect to broader financial planning, helping leaders assess performance, identify opportunities, and manage risks.
• You take a proactive, analytical approach to identifying financial trends, risks, and opportunities, and you’re comfortable making recommendations that support business objectives.
• You lead by example, value collaboration, and foster a respectful, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate, complete, and timely financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS and organizational policies. Continuously improve period-end processes to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and reporting integrity.
• Financial Analysis: Coordinate the collection, consolidation, and analysis of financial data within established reporting timelines. Review variance analysis, interpret financial results, and provide meaningful insights to support management decisions.
• Audit and Compliance: Support period-end and year-end reporting requirements, prepare ad hoc financial reports, and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Internal Controls and Risk Management: Oversee financial controls and compliance with accounting standards. Develop and refine accounting policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate risk, strengthen accountability, and help prevent fraud.
• Business Partnership: Provide financial leadership and guidance to multiple business units, helping operational leaders understand financial performance, assess risks, and make informed business decisions.
• Financial Performance Management: Monitor revenue, expenses, capital expenditures, and cash flow. Contribute financial analysis and recommendations to strategic planning, business reviews, and operational decisions.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for designated business units while supporting centralized financial planning requirements. Consolidate financial insights, evaluate trends, and contribute to integrated organizational budgeting and planning.
• Accounting Operations: Provide oversight and guidance across cash and banking activities, retail and inventory processes, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. Partner with operational teams to strengthen controls, improve processes, and ensure transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Systems and Process Improvement: Identify and analyze financial system issues, investigate root causes, and recommend improvements. Maintain a strong understanding of financial system integrations and process flows, and represent Finance on relevant business and technology project committees.
• Account Reconciliation: Oversee account reconciliations, resolve discrepancies, and address underlying issues to maintain accurate and reliable financial records.
• Team Leadership: Hire, train, coach, and develop team members. Establish clear expectations, support individual career development, and foster a collaborative environment focused on accountability, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Project Support: Serve as a Finance subject matter expert on technology implementations and business improvement initiatives, providing financial expertise and responsive support to internal stakeholders.

What You Bring to the Table

• A post-secondary degree, certificate, or diploma in Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• A recognized professional accounting designation (CPA or equivalent).
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including at least two years in a supervisory or people leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and year-end working papers.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, and internal controls.
• Experience working with accounting systems and a strong aptitude for financial technology, systems integration, and process improvement.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial information and communicate findings to diverse audiences.
• Strong communication, team-building, and facilitation skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively across business functions.
• A practical, solutions-oriented mindset and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.