Finance Manager

Finance Manager Location: Remote (Canada) Base Salary: $100,000–$125,000 CAD + Bonus + Equity About the Role This role is built for someone who wants to move faster than a traditional corporate environment allows. Orion Digital is the finance and asset management arm of a dual-listed Canadian fintech. Our team supports lending, payments, wealth, treasury, and asset management operations, including a registered investment fund entity (MAMI) with its own reporting, reconciliation, and regulatory requirements. You'll work directly with the Controller and alongside the Director of Finance across fund accounting, public-company reporting, financial instruments, consolidations, operational accounting, and finance transformation initiatives. This is not a review-only management role. It's a hands-on opportunity for someone who wants meaningful ownership, broad exposure, and a clear path toward Senior Manager and ultimately Assistant Controller responsibilities. If you're leaving Big 4 and looking for real ownership, or you're in industry and can already see the ceiling above you, this role was built for you. Why This Role Matters Own accounting for a registered investment fund entity within a dual-listed public company Work directly with finance leadership in a lean, high-accountability environment Develop expertise in IFRS, financial instruments, IFRS 9/ECL, and fund accounting Gain exposure to lending, payments, wealth, treasury, and public-company reporting Support consolidations across multiple entities and business lines Contribute to finance transformation, automation, and AI-enabled workflows Mentor one direct report while developing your own leadership capabilities What You'll Own Fund accounting reconciliations and investment-related accounting for MAMI Revenue accounting and supporting operational finance schedules Full-cycle close across assigned entities and business lines Journal entries, working papers, and close package preparation Balance sheet reconciliations and issue resolution Consolidation support across multiple entities Accounting for loans, financial instruments, and accruals Financial reporting support for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting cycles Audit schedule preparation and external audit coordination AP oversight, vendor payment workflows, and process improvements Internal controls, documentation, and accounting process enhancements Day-to-day mentorship and development of one direct report Who Thrives Here You'll be successful if you: Came up through Big 4 or a national firm and want operational ownership, not another review cycle Have strong technical accounting fundamentals and enjoy solving complex problems Are ambitious about your career and motivated by increasing responsibility Prefer building and improving processes over maintaining the status quo Operate with a high degree of accountability and follow-through Want direct exposure to senior finance leadership Thrive in a lean environment where strong performers advance quickly What You Bring CPA designation completed or in final stages 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience Big 4 or national-firm public practice experience required Strong IFRS and financial reporting foundation Experience with financial instruments, IFRS 9, and ECL concepts Full-cycle accounting experience including close, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support Wealth management, asset management, or investment fund accounting experience is a strong asset Strong Excel skills and ERP experience (NetSuite preferred) Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity Strong written and verbal communication skills Genuine interest in process improvement, automation, and scalable finance operations What Success Looks Like (12 Months) MAMI close processes are reliable, scalable, and well-documented Reconciliations are timely, accurate, and consistently completed without rework Fund, lending, and operational accounting processes operate efficiently Audit and reporting deliverables are completed with minimal oversight Key accounting processes are strengthened through automation and improvement initiatives You have become a trusted partner to the Controller and Director of Finance, operating with a high degree of ownership and independence Growth Opportunity This role is intentionally designed as a development path. You'll gain exposure across fund accounting, financial instruments, public-company reporting, treasury, consolidations, and operational finance while working directly with senior finance leadership. For the right individual, the path from Finance Manager to Senior Manager and ultimately Assistant Controller is both realistic and actively supported. Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $100,000–$125,000 CAD. The upper end of the range is reserved for candidates who bring a combination of strong public-company accounting experience, technical IFRS expertise, and directly relevant industry exposure. Equity participation aligned with long-term value creation Comprehensive health and wellness benefits Flexible remote-first work environment Flexible vacation policy Direct mentorship and career development from experienced finance leaders Final Note We're looking for someone who wants more than a traditional accounting role. This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise, take ownership early, and play a meaningful role in a finance function that is actively evolving. If you're looking for accelerated growth, direct access to decision-makers, and the chance to leave a visible mark on the business, we'd like to hear from you. Benefits of working with us: Fully Remote Work - Unless otherwise specified in the job posting, Orion offers flexible remote work, supported by the tools and resources needed to succeed. Comprehensive Health Benefits - Access to medical, dental, and vision coverage plus a Health Spending Account Stock Options - Meaningful equity participation aligned with long-term value creation and company growth Flex Vacation - Benefit from paid time off, including vacation and personal days Wellbeing Programs - Access counselling services, mental health support, and additional wellness resources