About NVA Canada

NVA Canada, part of National Veterinary Associates, is a leading provider of veterinary care in North America. Our mission is rooted in delivering exceptional care to pets and their families through a network of dedicated hospital teams. Our culture is collaborative, compassionate, and fast-paced—supporting hospital managers, veterinarians, and our corporate teams in a high-care, high-stress environment.

Position Summary

We are looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Finance Manager to join our dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to the VP, Finance, this role is critical in delivering key financial insights, managing cross-functional collaboration, and driving business performance. This role will focus on partner relationship management, and M&A integration and valuation as well as GL accounting, while also contributing to external reporting and compliance activities.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a multi-site environment and has a genuine interest in supporting mission-driven teams across the veterinary care landscape.

Key Responsibilities

1. M&A and Integration Support:

• Assist in financial due diligence and integration planning for new acquisitions.
• Be the key Canada Finance partner to new hospitals
• Prioritize and manage ticketed finance workflows from newly acquired entities, providing hands-on support and escalation to ensure smooth onboarding and early-stage integration.
• Ensure alignment of acquired entities with NVA Canada’s financial systems and cultural values.

2. GL & Close:

• Support month-end close activities, including review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure newly integrated entities have clean, consistent, and clearly communicated financial reporting aligned with NVA Canada standards.

3. Relationship Management:

• Act as a financial advisor to joint venture partners, hospital managers, and veterinarians.
• Build trust and communicate financial insights clearly in high-stress, care-driven environments.

4. Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare external reporting, including Statistics Canada surveys, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
• Uphold financial controls and process documentation in compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Qualifications

• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional designation required.
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including FP&A and exposure to M&A.
• Experience in multi-site or service-based environments; healthcare or veterinary services is an asset.
• Strong financial modeling, Excel, and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI, Power Query).
• Clear communicator with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and adaptability in high-care environments.
• Experience with external reporting, such as Statistics Canada surveys, is a plus.

Why Join NVA Canada?

• Join a purpose-driven organization making a difference in animal and human lives.
• Work alongside compassionate, high-performing professionals in a supportive culture.
• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in a fast-expanding, high-impact industry.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Compensation

• Salary range: $140,000 - $150,000, commensurate with experience
• Eligible for annual incentive bonus
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Four weeks' vacation, plus floating holiday and personal day
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and success