Job Summary: The Senior Manager of Finance is a leadership role responsible for transforming and optimizing the finance function, fostering a culture of excellence, and aligning with the company values. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role involves standardizing financial processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and building a high-performing finance team. The Senior Manager of Finance plays a strategic role in preparing the department for future growth. This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of humble, driven, and solutions oriented.
Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.
Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.
Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.
Role and Accountability:

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal tax laws, and manage audit processes.
• Act as a culture champion, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performance environment within the finance team.
• Oversee the grower payment process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Lead financial crisis management and scalability initiatives to support growth and minimize operational disruptions.
• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, providing insights and strategic recommendations.
• Lead by example to build trust, respect, and accountability across the organization.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a team of top performers who align with the company's vision and values.
• Drive the standardization of financial processes, ensuring efficiency and scalability across all functions (AP, AR, payroll, month-end close, etc.).
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to develop and implement best practices, reducing inefficiencies and leveraging automation tools.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership, aligning financial goals with business objectives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, ensuring robust financial planning and analysis.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to refine long-term financial strategies.
• Identify and nurture talent pipelines, empowering team members to take on increased responsibilities.
• Build a future-ready finance team by offering coaching, training, and leadership opportunities.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial reports.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain a strong system of internal controls.
• Optimize the financial close process and monitor key performance metrics.
• Spearhead the integration of financial systems, leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and visibility.
• Oversee the optimization of financial tools and platforms to support business growth.
• Foster cross-departmental relationships to align financial initiatives with overall organizational objectives.
• Facilitate regular team meetings, one-on-ones, and collaborative discussions to ensure clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement.
• Model and reinforce company values by exhibiting humility, drive, and a solutions-oriented approach.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, empowering employees to identify inefficiencies and implement innovative solutions.
• Ensure that Business Support Services (BSS) sends timely new hire announcements, job postings, and termination notifications via email.
• Personally acknowledge and welcome new hires, ensuring a warm and supportive introduction to the company.
• Congratulate employees receiving promotions, recognizing achievements and fostering a positive work culture.
• Facilitate Level 10 meetings and individual one-on-ones with direct reports to ensure alignment with company goals and foster continuous improvement as outlined in the Performance Management Policy.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement within your department by identifying inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and driving innovation in financial operations.
• Ensure alignment across operational activities by facilitating cross-functional collaboration and communication.
• Lead by example, setting a high standard for others by living the company's values, fostering a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including senior leadership, to address challenges, identify actionable solutions, and align financial strategies with overall organizational objectives.
• Utilize Microsoft To-Do for task tracking and reminders to ensure efficient organization and completion of daily tasks, promoting productivity and accountability within the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and process optimization.
• Proven ability to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with a focus on problem-solving.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, financial tools, and Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master's or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in finance, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in process improvement methodologies (e.g., PMP, Six Sigma) is a plus.

Salary $110,000 to $130,000 annually

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