Finance Manager

IntermodeX is Western Canada's largest integrated logistics services company, connecting cargo via container, rail, barge, and truck to global markets. We are proud to be an SSA Marine enterprise, committed to safety and excellence in logistics and supply chain solutions.  
Lead. Influence. Build what's next.

IntermodeX is looking for a Finance Manager on a 1 year contract who wants more than just month-end close. This is a hands-on leadership role with real influence — overseeing finance and administration, partnering with senior leaders, and helping shape how the business makes decisions.

If you enjoy turning numbers into insight, leading people, and improving systems in a fast-moving operational environment, this role offers both scope and visibility.

• Lead the Finance & Administration function

• Be a trusted advisor to the Controller and senior leadership

• Drive costing, pricing, and operational KPIs that directly impact the business

• Play a key role in group-wide system implementations and projects

• Manage and mentor a finance team in a collaborative environment

Financial leadership & reporting

• Own local accounting and month-end reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

• Support audits, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling

• Develop costing models and pricing support for operational leaders

• Build business cases for capital and special projects

• Partner closely with department managers to provide clear financial insight

Projects & systems

• Lead and act as SME on group initiatives (e.g., expense management)

• Support new finance system implementations and continuous improvement projects

• Collaborate with SSA Marine Canada on cross-group initiatives

People leadership

• Lead and develop the billing, payroll, and accounting support teams

• Oversee union payroll, year-end adjustments, and reconciliations

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and day-to-day guidance to ensure a high-performing team

Controls & governance

• Maintain and improve internal control policies and documentation

• Act as a go-to resource for finance and administrative inquiries across the business

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (CPA is a strong asset)

• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting

• 3+ years in a leadership or supervisory role

• Strong cost accounting, financial modeling, and forecasting skills

• Advanced Excel skills (pivots, lookups, formulas)

• Experience in logistics, transportation, or a complex operational environment is an asset

• You're a strong people leader who enjoys developing others

• You communicate clearly and build trust across teams

• You're comfortable balancing strategy with hands-on work

• You thrive in a changing environment and enjoy solving complex problems

• You bring sound judgment, discretion, and a high degree of professionalism

• A leadership role with real impact and visibility

• Exposure to group-level initiatives and senior decision-making

• A collaborative team culture where your expertise is valued

• Opportunities to influence systems, processes, and how the business operates