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Finance Manager

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This includes overseeing accounts payable, supporting month-end and year-end closes, and driving continuous process improvements.

  • On-site
  • Cambridge, ON
  • Posted Jul 9, 2026
  • Apply by Aug 8, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Jamesway Incubator Company Inc. (JIC) is a global provider of commercial Poultry Incubation Products and Services. Jamesway is a privately held company, headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and operates subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom and China. Jamesway is a leader in the poultry industry, committed to innovation and excellence. We specialize in developing state-of-the-art incubation products that meet the evolving needs of the poultry sector. Our team is driven by a passion for delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative solutions that empower our customers. Today, Jamesway is one of the top three brands worldwide in Poultry Incubation and has a customer base reaching into every corner of the world. Description Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager plays a key leadership role within the Finance team of a global manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data, supporting month-end and year-end closes, overseeing the accounts payable team, and driving continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate has strong SAP experience, demonstrates a hands-on approach, and thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. Experience as an SAP project lead or in ERP transitions (e.g., S/4HANA) is an asset. Responsibilities Supervise and mentor two Accounts Payable Clerks, ensuring balanced workloads, accuracy, and timely deliverables. Standardize accounting processes, documentation, and internal workflows. Prepare weekly cash flow forecasts, including actuals and foreign currency requirements. Manage EFT, ACH, wire payments, banking transactions, and remittances across multiple entities. Complete FX analysis, realized/unrealized reporting, and monthly currency revaluations. Oversee month-end close activities for multiple entities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. Ensure accurate sub-ledger to general ledger balancing for AR, AP, intercompany, GR/IR, and key accounts. Complete monthly and year-to-date FX reporting and reasonability reviews. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and local regulations. Leverage SAP to improve accounting visibility, accuracy, automation, and controls. Act as a key finance contact for system enhancements, ERP/SAP upgrades, and process improvement initiatives. Lead or support special projects, including sub-ledger/GR/IR cleanup, ACH/EHT batch setup, archiving, and records management. Coordinate cross-border movement of company assets, including vehicles and equipment. Assist with investigations, reconciliations, and financial analysis projects as assigned. Qualifications CPA designation (or in final stages of completion) preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility. Strong working knowledge of SAP (FICO module essential; project lead experience a strong asset). Experience in a manufacturing and multi-entity environment. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Proven track record of process improvement and ERP integration success.

What you’ll do

The Finance Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data. This includes overseeing accounts payable, supporting month-end and year-end closes, and driving continuous process improvements.

Requirements

Candidates should have a CPA designation or be in the final stages of completion, along with a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, particularly in a manufacturing and multi-entity environment, is required.

Other relevant skills

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  • SAP
  • Accounting
  • Financial Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • Leadership
  • Excel
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • ERP Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Compliance
  • Multi-Entity Management
  • FX Analysis
  • Journal Entries

Job areas

  • Finance & Accounting
  • Management & Leadership
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
Professional degree
Minimum experience
5+ years
Apply by
Aug 8, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level
Application method
Direct apply is available