Finance Manager

Vaco • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 11h ago

Senior Director, Recruitment at Vaco (formerly Lannick)

CONTRACT: 6 months, with potential to extend

SETUP: Hybrid, 2-3 days/week in office, located downtown Toronto

START DATE: ASAP

About the Opportunity

Lead and assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations, business assets, accruals, and prepaids.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and analyses by reviewing and validating financial data within Workday.
Provide oversight and support for automated reconciliations, ensuring alignment with accounting policies and financial controls.
Work closely with finance leadership to assess and refine close processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Workday System Expertise \& Process Optimization:

Leverage Workday's capabilities to enhance financial workflows and drive automation.
Identify process improvements and implement best practices to optimize Workday for accounting functions.
Partner with IT and Finance teams to troubleshoot issues, refine configurations, and support system enhancements.
Assist with ongoing Workday updates, ensuring the team is prepared for system changes and new features.

Compliance, Controls \& Audit Support:

Ensure adherence to financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
Support internal and external audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and financial reports.
Assist in identifying and mitigating risks related to finance processes and system integrity.
Update and maintain internal standard operating procedures and policies.
Prepare and report monthly Workday Reports (KPIs and KRIs) and analyses.
Other duties and projects as assigned from time to time

Coaching, Mentorship \& Team Development:

Act as a mentor and knowledge resource for the Finance team, helping team members strengthen their Workday expertise.
Provide hands-on training and guidance on financial processes, reconciliations, and close activities.

About You

5 years of relevant accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations.
Professional Accounting Designation is preferred
Workday experience is a must
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).
Experience with financial process automation and optimization.

JOB ID: 437105

Seniority level