Cooke is a global seafood company with operations in North America, Europe, South America and Australia. Our company's success is driven by our dynamic, highly skilled, and innovative management team, supported by dedicated employees who live in coastal communities and contribute to the local area's economy and sense of community.Cooke is continuing to mature its digital strategy through stronger demand capture, sharper business case discipline, and clearer accountability between business outcomes and technology delivery. As the Manager, Finance Technology, you lead the technology agenda for our Finance and Accounting functions turning finance priorities into a focused capability roadmap and delivery plan, and ensuring digital initiatives deliver measurable value across the core finance and accounting processes that keep the business running, anchored by record-to-report.The RoleAs Manager, Finance Technology, you own both the near-term (typically 12-month) technology roadmap for Finance and Accounting and the delivery of that roadmap operating within Cooke's enterprise IT governance, architecture, and delivery frameworks. Finance and Accounting spans general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, tax, and financial planning & analysis. You translate finance priorities into sequenced, executable initiatives, define scope and success criteria, and lead the team that delivers capability-specific technology work. Delivery is coordinated through the Project Manager and within approved plans; you resolve domain-specific delivery issues, and you elevate risks, cross-capability trade-offs, and decisions beyond your authority through governance.Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Delivery ManagementLead and develop the delivery team assigned to Finance Technology (e.G., Business Systems Analysts and Project Managers), with potential to scale as the portfolio growsConduct regular 1:1s, set objectives, manage performance, and own development planning for your teamPrioritize work, manage day-to-day execution decisions, and ensure quality, compliance, and timely delivery against defined standards and commitmentsCoordinate domain-specific resources and resolve delivery issues through the Project Manager, within approved plansCoach team members, build a learning culture, and mentor future team leadsFinance & Accounting Capability RoadmapOwn and maintain a 12-month technology roadmap for Finance and Accounting, aligned to enterprise sequencing set by the Director, Business TechnologyTranslate finance and accounting priorities into sequenced, executable initiatives with measurable outcomesDefine scope, constraints, and success criteria for initiatives within the capabilityDrive continuous improvement and capability maturity across finance and accounting processes – record-to-report (R2R), plus the finance side of procure-to-pay (accounts payable) and order-to-cash (billing, accounts receivable, and collections)



that Finance shares with Procurement and Sales & MarketingBusiness Stakeholder EngagementAct as the primary technology partner for Finance and Accounting leaders, building trust and surfacing needs, pain points, and emerging demand into the intake processRepresent the finance domain in intake triage, prioritization, and governance discussionsEnsure requirements are clearly linked to business outcomes and that stakeholders are aligned on the baselineInitiative Quality & Business Case DisciplineEnsure each initiative has a clear problem statement, a validated business case, a measurable objective, and a named business sponsorSupport ROI validation and confirm scope, success criteria, and product fit before initiatives are submitted for prioritization or contractProvide inputs to budgeting and forecasting for the finance technology portfolioDelivery Readiness, Handoff & BenefitsConfirm initiatives entering delivery have validated requirements, funded scope, and clear ownership, and provide a clean transition to implementation and then supportStay engaged through delivery to validate readiness, sign off on business outcomes, and support benefits realizationParticipate in intake, architecture, and stage-gate reviews for initiatives impacting Finance and AccountingProvide clear recommendations and decisions within your authority and within agreed governance timelinesEscalate cross-capability trade-offs and decisions beyond your authority through PMO or enterprise governanceRemain accountable for delivery outcomes once initiatives are approvedWhat Success Looks LikeFinance and Accounting leaders have a transparent, current, and trusted technology roadmapInitiatives entering delivery are well-framed, well-scoped, and ready for executionCore finance and accounting processes (record-to-report, and the finance side of procure-to-pay and order-to-cash) are measurably more efficient and better supported by technology over timeThe team is high-performing, well-developed, and operating to CookeIT standardsThe domain delivers measurable business outcomes, not just shipped projectsPeople leadership and coaching - able to lead, develop, and get results through a teamGovernance and quality assurance across delivery processes, frameworks, and standardsStrong organizational, prioritization, and delivery management skillsStakeholder management and communication with finance and IT audiencesAbility to translate strategy into team execution and connect initiatives to business outcomesBusiness case structuring, ROI validation, and outcome-based framingUnderstanding of IT financial management concepts (e.G., TBM taxonomy, cost categorization) is an assetFinance & Accounting Technology (Assets)Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (D365 F&O)



or Business Central would be an assetFamiliarity with industry-standard finance processes – record-to-report (R2R), and the finance components of procure-to-pay and order-to-cash – would be an assetUnderstanding of core accounting and finance functions: general ledger, AP/AR, month-end and period-end close, consolidations, treasury, tax, and FP&AAwareness of finance data, reporting, and analytics needs (e.G., Power BI) and how they connect to ERP and master dataAwareness of finance controls, audit, and compliance considerationsBehaviors That Drive SuccessAdaptability - Anticipates change, guides the team through transitions, and adjusts plans to maintain momentumCollaboration & Synergy - Leads collaboration across functions; resolves conflicts constructivelyOutcome Driven - Sets stretch goals and ensures team alignment to business outcomesGrowth Mindset - Builds a learning culture within the team and mentors othersBusiness Acumen - Applies business insight to improve processes and make informed decisionsDecisiveness - Makes timely, data-informed decisions within scopeDigital Acumen - Applies digital insight to improve work quality and the finance user experiencePolitical Savviness - Builds credibility and influence across departmentsExperience & QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business, IT, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)5–8 years in IT or business roles, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or team lead capacityDemonstrated experience delivering technology for finance, accounting, or a comparable corporate functionExperience leading BSAs and/or PMs and operating within a structured delivery and governance modelFamiliarity with capability-based planning, business case discipline, and vendor scope shapingExperience with project/portfolio management and reporting tools (e.G., Monday.Com, MS Project) and governance frameworksFamiliarity with D365 F&O or Business Central, and with finance processes such as record-to-report, an assetComfortable engaging finance leadership and translating their priorities into technology outcomesBenefits Package:Health Benefits: Includes coverage for dental, vision, and extended medical care.Insurance: Life and disability insurance provided for financial security.Support Services: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Financial Planning: Opportunity for RRSP matching to support your retirement savings.Time Off: Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave for work‐life balance.Wellness: Wellness programs and access to on‐site gym facilities (available in some locations).Career Development: Professional growth opportunities and avenues for advancement.Perks: Employee discounts on company products or services.Convenience: On‐site parking or parking allowance.The WhyWhy Cooke? Simple - because we are a company that rewards initiative, resourcefulness, and work ethic. We will champion your growth and provide you with the platform to create your path, your career, and your future. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Remote Powerpoint Specialist (Ottawa)
🏢 micro1
📍 Ottawa