Finance Manager

Treefrog is a full-service marketing agency that combines brand strategy, creative design, and technology to help ambitious organizations grow. We partner with clients to build distinctive brands and high-performing experiences—bringing together visual identity, web design and development, and integrated marketing execution.

From brand systems and campaign creative to custom websites and marketing platforms, our work connects design, development, and performance. We operate at the intersection of branding, technology, and demand generation—delivering solutions that are both creatively compelling and built to drive measurable results.

Role Overview Treefrog is seeking a dedicated and highly organized Finance Manager to join our team on a full-time basis for a newly recreated position. This role sits at the financial core of our agency operations. While you will run the day-to-day financial operations, you will collaborate strategically with the Director of Finance. You will independently oversee all accounting operations, compliance, and reporting, ensuring our leadership team has the financial clarity needed to make informed decisions. The ideal candidate thrives in a small agency environment, is a self-starter who can manage all financial functions on their own, and brings deep expertise in agency-specific accounting practices.

Key Responsibilities: Accounting Process and manage daily and weekly journal entries along with bank feed matching.

Oversee all revenue tracking, generate accurate client invoices, and ensure billing alignment with project scopes

Proactively manage Accounts Receivable, follow up on outstanding invoices, and maintain healthy collection cycles

Handle Accounts Payable by tracking vendor invoices, scheduling payments, and managing vendor relationships

Lead and execute the full month-end close process independently, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Manage payroll cycles and review, approve, and reconcile team expenses

Track, manage, and report on weekly cash flow to ensure agency liquidity and operational stability

Tax Handle all source deductions and overall payroll accounting management

Prepare, reconcile, and file quarterly HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) remittances

Manage and remit Ontario Employer Health Tax (EHT) returns

Prepare all necessary year-end documentation and partner with external accountants to facilitate annual corporate tax filings

Finance Generate detailed financial reports, providing leadership with clear analytics on agency profitability and health

Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance financial reporting, analysis, and overall finance process efficiency

Leverage our Project Management Software (Scoro) for accurate project financial tracking, time-tracking translation to cost, and profitability reporting

Partner with the executive and client service teams to forecast revenue, manage sales pipelines, and project future growth

Develop, implement, and monitor internal budgets across different agency departments

Required Skills & Experience Minimum of five years of progressive work experience in finance and/or accounting functions

Advanced proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and AI tools, leveraging technology to enhance financial analysis, reporting, and process efficiency

Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant accounting experience

Proven hands-on experience as a Finance Manager (or similar senior accounting role) within a professional services company

Previous experience working in a marketing, creative, or digital agency is highly preferred

Demonstrated ability to independently run a full-cycle finance department for a small business

Preference for a successful candidate will be located in Ontario

Tools & Platforms Extensive, hands-on experience managing books utilizing QuickBooks Online

Experience working with Scoro or other project management software

Experience utilizing online Payroll platforms; Rippling experience preferred but not required

What We Offer You Remote-first work with quarterly in-person attendance at company "State of the Union" held in the GTA region

Working hours 9-5 pm EST, Monday to Friday

Salary Range - $80,000-$100,000

Generous progressive paid time off (PTO) that rewards your loyalty: starting at 10 days in your first year, expanding to 15 days in year two, 20 days by year six, and reaching 25 days after a decade of service.

8 Flex Days a year for all that "life stuff" because we know appointments, errands, and unexpected moments don't always wait for the weekend.

Diverse clientele and project types

Reporting & Team Structure Reports to: Director, Finance

Treefrog is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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