Finance Manager (Union and Trust Funds

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Finance Manager

Location: Edmonton, AB (In-Office)
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000/year
Start Date: Mid-August 2025
Vacation: 4 Weeks
Benefits: Employer-paid Health, Dental, Vision + $1,000/year Health Spending Account
Pension: 18% Employer-Paid
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Dress Code: Business Casual

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee the financial operations of five entities: a Union, Health & Welfare Trust Fund, Pension Trust Fund, Training Trust, and a corporation responsible for managing the organization’s holdings. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will supervise a small team and be a key contributor to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning across all entities.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support a Finance team of 3–4 employees.
Oversee financials across five entities under our client's umbrella.
Manage full-cycle accounting: accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end reporting and financial statement preparation.
Record journal entries, manage accruals and adjustments, and perform account reconciliations.
Oversee payroll administration and coordinate annual T4 preparation.
Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets.
Monitor cash flow and support strategic financial planning.
Coordinate investment transactions and liaise with plan custodians.
Prepare materials for Board meetings and support year-end audit processes.
Maintain fixed asset inventory and ensure all expenditures align with internal policies and budgets.
Support business proposal development and special financial projects.
Stay informed on relevant federal, provincial, and municipal legislation affecting financial operations.
Qualifications

CPA designation is required
5–7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles
Proven leadership experience managing small teams (3–4 staff)
Demonstrated experience in complex financial environments (multi-entity or trust structures preferred)
Strong technical understanding of full-cycle accounting and financial reporting
Proficiency in MS Office and experience with accounting systems (in-house software knowledge is an asset)
Union or pension trust experience is preferred but not required
Ideal Candidate Profile

Outgoing and collaborative leader
Process- and detail-oriented with a high level of financial literacy
Logical decision-maker who balances emotion and analysis
Constructive communicator, capable of handling tough conversations
Self-motivated problem solver with the ability to work independently
Adaptable, quick learner, and comfortable with technology and system transitions
Why Join Our Client

Employer-paid benefits and generous health spending account
18% employer-paid pension contributions
4 weeks of vacation plus additional paid holidays
Strong organizational stability and a supportive team environment
Opportunity to make a significant impact across multiple entities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $100,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
Vision care
Application question(s):

Candidates must confirm availability to start by August 15–1+, with no major vacation conflicts that would delay onboarding.
Experience:

supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Full-Cycle Accounting : 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (preferred)
Work Location: In person