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Meet SJC. We create, publish and print best-in-class content. As Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, we partner with our clients to provide marketing solutions that inform, inspire and empower audiences across every platform. Owner and publisher of Canada’s most iconic portfolio of media brands (Toronto Life, Chatelaine and Maclean’s to name a few), we provide incredible reach to an influential audience. SJC has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the last 18 years.

Are you ready to join a forward-thinking, creative and collaborative team? Then come join us at SJC Content in the role of Finance Manager for a 6 month contract role.

Summary:

St. Joseph Communications is Canada’s largest privately owned communications company with three integrated platforms in Content, Print and Media.  The Finance Manager is accountable for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all activities associated with the accounting function. The Finance Manager is responsible for the preparation of divisional financial results for multi-subsidiary and multiple business unit operations, as well as assisting with monthly financial forecasts and annual financial budgets. This position will provide assistance to finance staff as well as business operational staff while supporting the Controller and Senior Management.

In this role you will perform certain key responsibilities:

Financial Reporting

• Preparation and review of divisional monthly financial statements ensuring accuracy of expenses and revenue recognition for multiple business units.
• Evaluation of financial performance by analyzing monthly financial statements and reporting on variances, intersecting with business operations team members as required.
• Maintains and reviews balance sheet reconciliations, and other general ledger accounts.

Forecasting & Budgeting

• Coordinates and assists management with the preparation of monthly financial forecasts across multiple business units.
• Provides assistance based on operational management requests for further analysis.
• Coordinates and assists management with the preparation of annual financial budgets.

Compliance

• Facilitates the external financial audit by managing audit requests, inquiries and discussions while serving as a liason to external auditors
• Prepares bank financing compliance reports, including monthly Borrowing Base
• Prepares Government Grant applications and various Government surveys

Management

• Provides support to accounting staff and training in day-to-day accounting functions
• Resolves accounting issues across all accounting and business operations areas
• Provides backup support to cover accounting analyst roles and vacancies
• Assists Controller and Senior Management with special projects as required

 And a bit about yourself: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA a plus
• 5-8 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
• Excellent business judgment, analytical and decision-making skills
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Netsuite ERP software experience preferred
• Ability to work with others as a team and independently, self-starter

If this sounds like you, click the apply link above!

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference –  for people and our planet.

 SJC Perks

• Health and Dental Benefits
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and online health & wellness resources with Homewood Health
• Scholarship program for employees’ children
• Exclusive employee magazine subscription rates
• 1-year complimentary Toronto Life Insider membership
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership
• Perkopolis Perk Program and employee pricing at major retailers

 Accommodations at SJC

SJC is an equal opportunity employer. SJC is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise the Human Resources department if any accommodations are needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.