Corporate Finance Manager at Aston Carter — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob Description Job Title: Finance Manager Job Description This role supports a broad general accounting and financial reporting function across multiple divisions, with a strong focus on month-end, quarter-end, and consolidated reporting activities for Canadian and US entities. The position sits within the controllership structure and emphasizes hands-on execution, review, and consistency across divisions rather than formal people management. The Finance Manager works closely with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and aligned financial reporting, with a primary focus on general accounting and operational reporting rather than technical compliance. Responsibilities Lead and execute monthly and quarterly close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to internal timelines. Review journal entries and support overall close accuracy across multiple divisions and entities. Support quarter-end and group-level reporting processes for multiple business units in both Canada and the United States. Oversee and validate revenue recognition practices to ensure alignment with internal policies and guidelines. Coordinate divisional review processes to drive consistency, completeness, and timeliness of financial results. Partner with stakeholders across multiple divisions to align on reporting outputs and address issues proactively. Contribute to financial reporting deliverables with a strong emphasis on general accounting and operational reporting rather than technical accounting compliance. Maintain and enhance internal controls within the financial reporting process environment. Perform financial statement review activities, including analysis and validation of results. Provide oversight, guidance, and support to junior resources or co-op students as needed, without formal direct-report responsibilities. Collaborate closely with finance leaders in both Canada and the United States to support consolidated reporting and best practices. Support budgeting, financial reporting, and audit-related activities as required. Essential Skills Strong general accounting experience with a focus on operational accounting and controllership activities. Proven experience managing month-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries. Experience supporting quarter-end close and group-level reporting across multiple business units. Hands-on experience with revenue recognition and the ability to apply internal policies consistently. Demonstrated ability to review and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness. Experience maintaining and enhancing internal controls within a financial reporting environment. Experience in financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, and financial statement preparation and review. Experience supporting or working with audit processes. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple divisions and stakeholders. Ability to work independently in a hands-on role with a strong focus on execution and accuracy. Professional accounting designation (such as CPA) or equivalent professional-level accounting experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience working within a controllership structure in a large or public organization. Exposure to both Canadian and US finance environments and reporting requirements. Experience in a role focused on reporting and operational accounting rather than SOX compliance ownership. Ability to provide guidance and informal mentorship to junior team members or co-op students. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistency and standardization across divisions. Effective communication skills to partner with finance leaders and stakeholders in different locations. Comfort working in a hybrid work model with both in-office and remote responsibilities. Work Environment This position operates in a hybrid work model, with two days per week in the office and the remaining days worked remotely. The standard schedule is a 40-hour work week, typically from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime possible during peak periods such as month-end and quarter-end. The role is based in an office environment in Cambridge, Ontario, and involves collaboration with finance leaders and teams across both Canadian and US operations. The dress code is business casual, reflecting a professional yet approachable workplace culture. The environment emphasizes collaboration, cross-functional coordination, and long-term career opportunities within a large public organization. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Cambridge, ON. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Cambridge,ON. À propos d'Aston Carter AstonCarter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents. Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement. Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à l’Ordonnance sur l’égalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels. Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA. About Aston Carter Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.