We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Group Finance Manager to oversee the accounting and financial operations of our growing portfolio of businesses in the education, hockey, and recreational facility sectors.

The successful candidate will manage financial operations for a private school, hockey rink, and hockey organization, with future responsibilities expanding to arena construction projects.

This position reports directly to the Owner/CEO and requires a professional who can independently manage both financial planning and day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Independently manage full-cycle accounting for multiple business entities.

* Handle bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

* Prepare monthly financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.

* Oversee private school financial operations, including tuition billing, collections, payroll, and operating expenses.

* Manage hockey rink financial operations, including ice rental revenue, invoicing, operating expenses, and profitability reporting.

* Oversee hockey organization accounting, including player registration fees, team budgets, league and tournament expenses, coaching payroll, and financial reporting.

* Manage HST filings, CRA compliance, and year-end accounting preparation.

* Maintain separate accounting records and manage intercompany transactions.

* Establish financial controls and improve accounting procedures.

* Monitor costs, profitability, and overall financial performance.

* Provide financial reports and recommendations directly to ownership.

* Support future financial operations involving arena construction,



including construction budgets, capital expenditures, contractor payments, and project financial reporting.

Qualifications

* Minimum 7 years of accounting and financial management experience.

* Strong hands-on full-cycle bookkeeping experience.

* Experience managing accounting for multiple companies or legal entities.

* Knowledge of Canadian payroll, HST, and CRA requirements.

* Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or Sage.

* Advanced Excel, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting skills.

* CPA designation preferred.

* Experience in education, sports organizations, recreational facilities, or construction is an asset.

* Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Key: This is a hands-on position. The successful candidate must be willing and able to personally perform full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, rather than solely supervising or outsourcing these functions.

Compensation & Benefits

* Annual base salary of $100,000.

* Annual performance bonus of up to $15,000, subject to established performance objectives.

* Two weeks of paid vacation annually.

* Extended health and dental benefits.

* Full-time, permanent employment.

* A formal performance review will be conducted after the first six months of employment to evaluate job performance, achievement of objectives, and professional development.

* Long-term career opportunity with potential advancement to Group Financial Controller.

Pay: $100,000.00-$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care

Work Location: In person

📌 Group Finance Manager – Accounting & Financial Operations (Thornhill)
🏢 Rehabilitation Centre
📍 Thornhill