Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting

Fantastic Opportunity to Be Part of a Great Team!

Roofmart, Canada’s National distributor for Exterior Building Supply for Roofing, Siding, Metal and Building Envelope. With over 50 Roofmart locations across Canada, we are strategically positioned to handle all our customer needs. We are looking for Enthusiastic, Driven, Outside of the Box Thinkers to help us grow our business.

Job Description

Roofmart’s National Support Centre in Brampton, ON provides shared service support to multiple branches and legal entities across Canada. As a key part of the leadership team, the Finance Manager is critical to our team’s ability to deliver accurate, timely and relevant financial information to drive business decisions.

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing key accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information, maintaining effective internal controls, and supporting the efficient operation of the Finance department.

This position provides leadership and oversight across financial reporting, general accounting, capital expenditures and fixed asset accounting, intercompany accounting and reporting, and sales and use tax compliance.

The Finance Manager plays an important role in ensuring compliance with accounting policies, improving operational efficiency, and providing timely and meaningful financial information to support business decisions.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, proven leadership capabilities, and experience working in a multi-location business environment. The individual must balance hands on technical expertise with the ability to delegate, develop employees and improve departmental performance.

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Review financial statements, general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, intercompany reporting and other accounting activities.
• Oversee the accounting, reporting, and reconciliation of capital assets across the organization.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of sales taxes.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information across multiple legal entities.
• Analyze financial results, identify significant variances, and provide explanations and recommendations to management.
• Oversee the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Coordinate financial information and supporting documentation required for external audits.
• Support the preparation of consolidated financial reporting and management reporting packages.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain effective financial controls across assigned accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, financial procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the Finance department.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop employees within assigned Finance functions.
• Establish clear performance expectations, responsibilities, and accountability.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and consistent processes across the Finance department.
• Ensure adequate cross-training, succession planning, and continuity of key accounting activities.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement, and strong customer service.

Process Improvement and Systems

• Streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and reduce manual activities.
• Promote consistent accounting practices across business units and locations.
• Support the effective use of financial systems, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 and related applications.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to resolve system-related accounting and process issues.
• Participate in testing and implementation of finance-related process enhancements when required.undefined

Qualifications and Experience

Education and Professional Designation

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting leadership role in multi-entity organization
• Experience in wholesale distribution, building materials, manufacturing, or similar considered an asset.
• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis.

Key Competencies

• Financial and technical expertise: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, reconciliations, capital asset accounting and internal controls.
• Leadership: Ability to manage, motivate, coach, and develop teams while maintaining accountability.
• Analytical thinking: Ability to interpret financial information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions.
• Attention to detail: Commitment to accuracy, completeness, and financial integrity.
• Process improvement: Ability to identify inefficiencies and implement sustainable improvements.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Organization and prioritization: Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Business partnership: Collaborative approach to working with operational teams and senior management.
• Judgement and problem solving: Ability to evaluate complex accounting matters, asses risk and recommend appropriate solutions.

Salary: 120.000/year

***this is a new position***

Benefits of Employment: Roofmart recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of Roofmart is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with Roofmart. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, Roofmart. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: Roofmart is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Roofmartencourages and welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.