Finance Manager

The Mason Group is partnering with a growing, Toronto-based private investment firm to recruit a Finance Manager to take ownership of its accounting, financial reporting and tax compliance functions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on accounting and finance professional who enjoys autonomy, variety and working closely with senior leadership.

Reporting directly to the Managing Partner, you will oversee the financial operations of multiple corporate entities, holding companies and investment structures, while acting as the primary liaison with external accounting and tax advisors.

As the firm's first dedicated finance hire, you will have the opportunity to build and shape the finance function, improve processes and play an integral role in supporting the organization's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for multiple operating companies, holding companies and investment entities.
• Manage the full accounting cycle, including month-end close, reconciliations, intercompany transactions and financial statement preparation.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance, including T2 filings, GST/HST returns and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate personal, corporate, partnership and trust tax filings in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Support accounting and reporting requirements for limited partnerships (LPs) and general partnerships (GPs), including capital accounts, distributions and allocations.
• Prepare financial reports, budgets and cash flow forecasts for senior leadership.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants, tax advisors, legal counsel and banking partners.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and ensure compliance with relevant filing and reporting deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, strengthen internal controls and improve financial reporting.
• Support the financial and tax aspects of acquisitions, corporate restructurings and future investment activities.

Requirements

• CPA designation preferred, with a strong foundation in accounting and Canadian taxation.
• Experience gained within public accounting, private equity, investment management, family offices or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of Canadian corporate tax, owner-managed businesses and multi-entity structures.
• Experience preparing or coordinating corporate tax returns and financial statements.
• Exposure to personal tax, trusts, holding companies and partnership structures would be highly advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including ASPE reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems such as QuickBooks or Xero.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive, detail-oriented professional who is comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the finance function.

Additional Information:

The Mason Group is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all stages of the recruitment process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

This role is for an immediate vacancy, and we are actively hiring.

If you are already registered with The Mason Group, please contact your Recruiting Consultant directly with reference to job #21356.