Finance Manager – Bilingual English/French

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, Americas, the Sr. Finance Manager plays a hands-on role overseeing the financial management and statutory accounting for the Canada practice. The role supports local partners and managers in driving practice profitability and requires strong communication skills in both English and French to effectively collaborate with stakeholders nationwide, including bilingual regions such as Quebec. Responsibilities include budget and forecast management, monthly close, treasury functions, tax compliance, audit support, and interaction with global finance teams. Full compliance with client trust regulations and Canadian statutory requirements are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Controllership & Governance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and local statutory/regulatory requirements across English/French‑speaking regions.
• Lead month-end close activities, including variance analysis, reconciliation review, and assurance of accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee cost management, cost control initiatives, and working capital management.
• Strengthen internal controls and drive continuous improvement in financial processes and governance frameworks.

Business Partnership & Consulting

• Act as a strategic advisor to partners, providing insights and recommendations to support growth and profitability.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights, and scenario models.
• Support operational teams and partners with financial guidance, investment analysis, and change management initiatives.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between global finance teams and regional business units.

Planning, Forecasting & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning for assigned markets.
• Conduct deep-dive financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide performance reporting with clear storytelling, KPIs, and business recommendations.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with HR, Procurement, Operations, and other functions to optimize cost structures and improve financial outcomes.
• Support audits, both internal and external, with accurate documentation and compliance adherence.
• Contribute to global finance transformation projects, digitalization initiatives, and process optimization efforts.

Required Qualifications

•  Bilingual fluency in English and French required
• Completion of a university or college degree in Accounting required
• CPA or comparable accounting qualification preferred
•  7+ years of progressive financial and management accounting experience, ideally in a large multinational professional services environment or public accounting
• Experience with Canadian provincial and statutory filing requirements
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills with experience engaging key stakeholders and business leaders
•  Strong computer skills, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems
• Strong team collaboration and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrated self-motivation and accountability for assigned work
• Ability to work effectively with legal and administrative personnel in domestic and international offices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to keep partners, managers, and supervisors informed of issues

All offers and/or employment contracts are contingent upon the successful completion of the Firm’s pre-employment screening process. This process may include verifying the candidate’s identity, confirming legal authorization to work in the offered position's location, and conducting a comprehensive background check, where permitted by local regulations.