Tech companies are hiring in Ottawa! If you’re looking for your next opportunity in tech, Work in Ottawa can help you build a thriving career in the fast-growing technology industry in Canada’s capital.

As an initiative of the city’s economic development agency, Invest Ottawa, Work in Ottawa helps tech firms fill open positions quickly so they can grow and scale faster

We are excited to partner with KNDS Canada in their search for a finance manager. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring alignment with KNDS Group standards.
• Prepare and control cash flow, ensuring optimal liquidity and financial stability.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, including consolidation reporting and coordination with external auditors.
• Prepare and present financial statements, KPIs, and variance analyses to leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements.
• Lead the development and monitoring of the annual budget, business plans, and financial forecasts.
• Control capital expenditures (Capex), inventory, loans, and insurance, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury, External Accounting, and Purchasing.
• Manage banking relationships and maintain oversight of corporate financing activities.
• Support internal process optimization, including definition and implementation of lean and scalable procedures.
• Conduct pricing calculations for external offers and support financial analysis for bids, proposals, and new business opportunities.
• Handle intercompany transactions and reporting within the KNDS Group.
• Support the Board and executive team with financial insights, scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations.
• Negotiate with suppliers, verify and approve payments, and ensure adherence to cost control measures.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required for audits, meetings, and group reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA designation strongly preferred).
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with at least 2 in a leadership or managerial capacity.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial tools such as QuickBooks, Power BI, and other similar tools.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting is an asset.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset but not required.
• Available immediately or on short notice.

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If you require any accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to hr-canada@knds.ca