Industry: Manufacturing

Position Type: Backfill

About the Opportunity

Our client is an established manufacturing organization in Brampton seeking a Finance Manager to support the Director of Finance and lead the accounting team through a period of operational growth.

You will own the month-end close process, internal controls framework, and day-to-day financial operations across a multi-function accounting team. The role combines hands-on accounting leadership with strategic partnership across operations, plant management, and executive leadership, balancing compliance and reporting rigor with the kind of operational agility that manufacturing environments demand.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the month-end close process end-to-end, including balance sheet reconciliations (bank, intercompany, accruals, prepaid expenses) and timely resolution of reconciling items

Implement, document, and maintain internal controls across all accounting functions; conduct periodic assessments and remediate gaps to ensure asset safeguarding and accurate reporting

Prepare monthly financial results and variance analysis in partnership with the Director of Finance; elevate material variances and support action planning

Manage daily cash positioning and prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts; monitor working capital and recommend actions to optimize cash positioning

Own the end-to-end capital expenditure process, including authorization requests, budget tracking, post-completion reviews, and capitalization of completed projects

Lead and coordinate the accounting team across general ledger, accounts payable,



accounts receivable, and cost accounting functions

Manage budgeting and forecasting for plant manufacturing, maintenance, and overhead costs; communicate assumptions and results to plant leadership

Support the external audit process, manage regulatory filings (HST, Stats Can, etc.), and ensure timely submission and compliance

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA designation preferred

6–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, with hands-on manufacturing workplace background

Proven ability to lead the month-end close process and manage balance sheet reconciliations at scale

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting software systems; hands-on manufacturing or plant accounting experience required

Ability to implement and maintain internal controls; comfortable translating compliance frameworks into day-to-day processes

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across departments

Comfortable operating in a structured manufacturing environment with clear operational rhythms and reporting cadence

Nice to Have

Exposure to process automation or Power BI

Experience with AI integration in financial processes

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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📌 Finance Manager (Brampton)
🏢 Clarity Recruitment
📍 Brampton