Finance Manager

Location:

Canada-based (with regular reporting; deployment support required)

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Posted On:

September 30, 2025 at 1:11:09 a.m.

Closes On:

October 30, 2025

Please Note:

This position is posted for consideration of future opportunities. Submissions will be kept on file, and applicants may be contacted when roles matching their qualifications become active.

Bravo Zulu is a Canadian mission-support company delivering logistics, infrastructure, fleet, and personnel services for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), NATO, and allied organizations.

The Finance Manager ensures financial health, compliance, and operational support both in Canada and for deployed theatres. This role supports senior leadership and deployed project teams by managing budgets, financial reporting, audits, and controls. The Finance Manager will partner closely with Project Managers, HQ teams, and external stakeholders (e.g. CAF / NATO / funders) to ensure financial decisions are timely, accurate, and aligned with Bravo Zulu’s operational and strategic priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• CPA designation (or working toward) is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in finance / accounting roles, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership / management capacity.
• Experience with project-based finance, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, cost control.
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting standards, tax law, payroll, HST/GST, audits.
• Experience working with defence / contract / donor / government funding frameworks is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in financial software / ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Desirable:
  Experience supporting deployed or international operations (e.g. field teams, overseas projects).
• Familiarity with CAF / NATO procurement / contracting / security clearance requirements.
• Experience with multiple currencies, foreign exchange, cost overhead allocation.
• Process improvement / automation / data analytics skills (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Ability to travel or deploy for oversight, audits, or support as required.

Prepare annual organizational budget and rolling forecasts.

Provide financial projections, scenario analysis, and variance reporting to senior leadership.

Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to internal stakeholders, clients, funders, and auditors.

Project Finance Oversight

Oversee the financials of deployed and domestic projects: cost tracking, cash flows, invoicing, billing, cost-recovery.

Ensure project budgets are established, approved, and adhered to; monitor costs vs budget; elevate variances.

Coordinate with Project Managers to ensure financial deliverables are met under contract.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks—including financial policies, procedures, reconciliation schedules, expense controls.

Ensure compliance with Canadian laws/regulations (CRA, GST/HST, T4, payroll, etc.) and defence / military contracting requirements.

Coordinate audits (internal, external, funder) and ensure timely submission and resolution of findings.

Supervise accounting / finance staff; manage performance, development, and workload.

Oversee finance systems & technology: ERP, accounting software, reporting dashboards.

Identify and implement process improvements & automation opportunities.

Assist with financial risk assessment: currency risk, cost overruns, supply chain disruptions.

Provide financial modelling / business case analysis for proposed projects or operational changes.

Support senior management in strategic decisions with financial insight.

Contribute to meaningful national and international missions

Work in a flexible, remote-first environment

Be part of an inclusive and values-driven team

Access professional development and career growth opportunities

Bravo Zulu is committed to employment equity and welcomes applications from Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, women, veterans, and individuals from all backgrounds.

• Competitive salary and deployment allowances
• Professional development opportunities: training, certifications, cross-functional exposure.
• Role with high visibility, enabling strategic impact in defence & security operations.
• Mission-oriented culture, where your work directly supports Canadian and allied operational readiness.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications using the link below.