Finance Manager (Remote -Toronto)

Working at Real Chemistry and in the healthcare industry isn’t just a job for us. We got into this field for different reasons, but we all stay for the same reason – to uncover insights, make meaningful connections, infuse creativity, and improve the patient experience by transforming healthcare through AI and ideas.
Real Chemistry creates the world around modern therapies with over 2,000 talented professionals, and for the last 20+ years has, carved out its space at the intersection between healthcare, marketing and communications, data & AI, and the people at the heart of it all. We work with the top 30 pharma and biotech companies and are built for uncommon collaboration—we believe we are best together, bring together experts from a wide range of disciplines collaborate without barriers under a single, unified mission: to transform what healthcare is to what it should be. This one-of-a-kind model allows us to work in a way that better reflects how people experience healthcare—all with the intent to transform healthcare from what it is to what it should be. But we can’t do it alone – you in?
Job Summary
conversationHEALTH (part of Real Chemistry) is hiring a Finance Manager to expand our agile Finance team and provide our business partners with new levels of insight and guidance. The Finance Manager will play a pivotal role in executing our core business processes and will be responsible for assisting with various areas, including month-end close, monthly performance reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, revenue operations and compliance with local Canadian requirements. You will work closely with the entire Finance and Accounting team and cross-functionally with our Sales, Customer & Delivery and Legal teams to ensure all finance and revenue processes are accurately tracked and executed to support and enable our business partners. We seek a proactive problem solver with advanced analytics skills who can prepare, manipulate, and automate data to uncover meaningful insights and improve processes along the way. T his role is ideal for someone with an understanding of SaaS business models, has a strong financial background and who is passionate about maximizing efficiencies and supporting the foundations of a thriving business.
conversationHEALTH, part of Real Chemistry, leverages SaaS products and consulting in the mission of transforming healthcare from what it is to what it should be. In powering millions of AI conversations, we are helping pharmaceutical and biotech companies reimagine how they engage healthcare Practitioners, patients, and consumers. conversationHEALTH was built to drive engagement, help educate, and support health stakeholders, all of which are critical to ensuring successful health outcomes. Our clients are all Top 30 Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies, and our work is targeted to supporting Enterprise customers globally.

• All candidates need to be eligible to work in Canada where the conversationHEALTH team is based. This is a hybrid role that will work onsite in our Toronto office at least once every two weeks.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in tracking of client deliverables for proper invoicing and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to gather data and prepare related schedules and dashboards for the company’s monthly and quarterly performance reviews.
• Work with Accounting to provide inputs into the financial close (accruals, reconciliations, journal entry guidance) and understand key drivers versus Budget and Forecast.
• Support internal partners with timely input and ad hoc analysis to keep the business moving forward briskly and smoothly.
• Support sales team with contract preparation and reviews.
• Manage all aspects of Commission planning (monthly accruals and forecasting, quarterly payments, annual plan development).
• Ensure timely billing of client projects; manage working capital including AR aging and WIP/Unbilled AR.
• Assist with recurring monthly reporting, modeling and forecasting in partnership with department leaders.
• Maintain existing models and suggest new methods or improvements to current processes to drive efficiencies.
• Lead special projects and improvements to existing processes as the business segment continues to grow and scale.
• Develop, refresh and maintain performance dashboards and reconcile client account activity to projections and anticipated business developments.

This Position Is a Perfect Fit For You If

• You are adaptable, resilient and OK with adjusting your scope, responsibilities and focus as we grow. When things change, so do we. We’re always evolving.
• Our Company values – best together, impact-obsessed, excellence expected, evolve always and accountability with an “I” - really speak to you.
• You are proactive, driven and resourceful with strong prioritization skills and a desire to dive into the data.
• You are highly organized self-starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

What You Should Have

• 5 + years of professional experience in Finance/Accounting or FP&A.
• Knowledge of bookkeeping practices and procedures.
• Must possess and exercise sound judgement and a high level of integrity as an independent contributor and leader.
• Experience in various data applications and ERPs (Excel, QuickBooks, Expensify, ADP, NetSuite, etc.).
• A self-starter who can multitask, think creatively to formulate solutions and adapt effortlessly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian Accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Confidence in reviewing and negotiating client contracts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical disposition with high attention to detail, accuracy and organization .
• Able to calmly manage and prioritize time sensitive duties.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting or a relevant field. (CPA or CPA candidate preferred)
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (i.e. SUMPRODUCT, SUMIFS, INDEX MATCH, etc.).
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, controls and compliance.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with management, colleagues and clients.
• A problem solver who can think creatively in the face of obstacles and offers recommendations on process improvements.

Real Chemistry is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified; check out what our people shared about our culture and workplace on our Great Places to Work Profile here .
Working with HART: Since the pandemic, we have adapted to how our people told us they want to work. We have offices in cities with many employees and clients – New York, Chicago, Austin, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and London – that serve as hubs where and when they need us, and we encourage employees who live less than a 45-minute commute of a Real Chemistry office to go in at least two days per week. Outside of these offices, we have regions, where people work remotely but come together quarterly for collaboration, culture and learning opportunities. We call this our Hybrid and Regional Teams approach. Real Chemistry believes we are best together – and our workplace strategy fosters connection and collaboration in person – but also supports flexibility for our people.
Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefit program and perks, including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO and entitlement to a five-week sabbatical program after 5 years of service. Other perks include an annual wellness reimbursement, mental wellness coaching and support, and access to more than 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.
Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We continually strive to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable work environment where our employees feel empowered to leverage all they bring from their personal lived experience and professional expertise, to make our team the best in the industry. We encourage motivated and qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Real Chemistry operates. Should you require accommodations throughout the interview process please let your recruiter know.