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Finance Manager

Position Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for supporting and overseeing the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of MSCP Heat Management Solutions. This role provides operational financial leadership, supports accounting accuracy and compliance, and assists in maintaining strong financial controls, reporting processes, and organizational visibility across the business.

At MSCP, the Finance Manager is expected to operate within a systemic and collaborative environment aligned with MSCP’s operational methodology. This includes supporting organizational flow, improving financial visibility across functions, contributing to operational consistency, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the overall effectiveness of the business.

The Finance Manager works closely with the Financial Controller and leadership team while supporting collaboration between accounting, operations, supply chain, human resources, manufacturing, and project delivery functions within the MSCP system.

Roles & Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.

• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and support overall cash management activities.

• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning initiatives.

• Support the Financial Controller and leadership team with ad hoc projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives as required.

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records within a highly digital and paperless operating environment.

Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

• Supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while providing hands-on operational support and backup coverage where required.

• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of Finance Coordinators, fostering accountability, collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.

• Support customer credit reviews, credit applications, and ongoing credit risk management activities.

• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate and timely remittances and regulatory filings with applicable provincial and federal agencies.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and other organizational functions to support business objectives and operational flow.

• Assist in developing operational visibility and financial understanding across departments and leadership teams.

Internal Controls, Systems & Continuous Improvement

• Support the Financial Controller in developing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial review processes.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards, legislation, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Support process optimization initiatives, including improvements to financial systems, reporting tools, workflows, and automation initiatives.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of MSCP’s financial systems, reporting structures, and organizational processes.

• Embrace and support MSCP’s systemic organizational methodology, including principles related to organizational flow, operational consistency, collaboration, visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Stay current on industry trends, accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices to support organizational effectiveness and compliance.

• Support leadership in identifying financial risks, operational bottlenecks, and opportunities for organizational improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA, CMA, or active progression toward a professional accounting designation is considered an asset.

• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years of accounting or financial management experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of proven experience using QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance requirements.

• Experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting functions.

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, industrial services, or similar operational environments is considered an asset.

• Strong proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and integrated financial systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities.

• Clear, practical communication style with the ability to make financial information understandable and accessible to operational and leadership teams.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to mentor and support team members.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and operate effectively within a fast-paced environment.

• High level of integrity, sound judgment, professionalism, and respect for confidentiality.

• Strong ability to think systemically and understand the relationship between financial outcomes and operational execution.

• Positive attitude and genuine commitment to supporting the broader team and organizational objectives.

• Commitment to continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence.