Business and Finance Manager (Superkül)

About Us

Superkül is an award-winning Toronto-based architectural practice recognized for design excellence collaboration and innovation. With a portfolio spanning residential institutional and commercial projects the studio is committed to advancing thoughtful sustainable and impactful design.

As the firm continues to grow we are strengthening our management structure around three core levers of the business: Growth Studio Delivery and Business Operations. Working in partnership with the Practice Manager the Marketing and Communications Manager and external finance and business advisors the Business and Finance Manager will lead business operations ensuring the firms financial risk and operational systems are sound resilient and scalable.

The Role

The Business and Finance Manager is responsible for the oversight and integration of the firms financial and core business functions. This includes finance legal and contractual oversight succession planning support insurance and risk management compliance and the administrative systems that buttress the firms operations and long-term continuity.

The role ensures strong financial viability effective risk management and a robust business infrastructure across finance contracts insurance coverage policies HR legal matters and internal controls. Working in partnership with Superküls fractional finance firm the Business and Finance Manager will translate financial data into clear practical insights that will help inform leadership decision-making.

As both a strategic and operational advisor to the Partners the Business and Finance Manager strengthens internal systems safeguards the firms reputation and supports leadership development and succession planning. The role collaborates closely with the Practice Manager and the Marketing and Communications Manager to align financial performance people strategy and operational delivery with the firms growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Business Insight

(In partnership with the fractional finance firm)

• Oversee the relationship with the fractional finance providers ensuring accuracy timeliness and alignment with firm priorities.
• Coordinate workflow with the fractional finance consultant team.
• Review and validate monthly financial reporting providing internal interpretation and clear insight to the Partners and Principals.
• Internally lead annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor cash flow working capital and overall financial performance.
• Translate financial data into actionable business insights identifying risks trends and opportunities.
• Own the reconciliation of corporate and company credit card accounts ensuring all transactions are accurately coded supported by receipts and aligned with project budgets and company expense policies.
• Support scenario planning investment decisions and growth modeling.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual time and fee performance providing visibility to leadership.
• Track sub-consultant billings and review applications for payment.
• Support revenue forecasting and reporting processes at the project level.
• Own AP/AR payments and processes with the external finance consultant team.
• Support the maintenance of firm-wide filing systems and document archiving to ensure organized records and operational efficiency.

Project Financial Management & Invoicing

• Oversee firm-wide invoicing processes in coordination with the Practice Manager and fractional finance consultants to ensure timely accurate and consistent billing practices.
• Work closely with the Practice Manager and project leads to maintain billing discipline and strengthen cash flow performance.
• Monitor work-in-progress revenue recognition and collections in collaboration with the fractional finance firm.
• Provide visibility into project profitability utilization and margin trends.
• Ensure financial integrity of project accounting systems (Ajera).
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance transparency and accountability across projects.

Risk Legal & Insurance Management

• Oversee professional liability general liability and other insurance programs including renewals and broker relationships.
• Support contract review processes from a financial and risk perspective.
• Coordinate with legal advisors as required.
• Maintain internal controls and financial governance practices.
• Identify organizational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect the firms assets and reputation.

HR Policies & Succession Support

(Policy oversight and day-to-day administration will be done in partnership with the Practice Manager and external HR firm)

• Oversee payroll and benefits administration in partnership with external providers.
• Support compensation planning benchmarking and workforce forecasting.
• Provide financial and structural input into leadership development succession planning and shareholder initiatives.
• Oversee the payroll-related administration of employee benefits and Group RRSP.

Business Infrastructure & Vendor Management

• Oversee vendor contracts including IT services software platforms accounting services and office infrastructure.
• Evaluate cost efficiency and contract renewals.
• Support technology and systems investments from a financial and operational perspective.
• Ensure the firms business systems are scalable resilient and aligned with long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business Administration.
• CPA designation (or working toward it) is strongly preferred.
• 58 years of progressive experience in finance and operations leadership ideally within architecture design or professional services.
• Strong understanding of project-based financial models and fee-for-service structures.
• Experience with accounting/project management software (Ajera Deltek Sage or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial modeling capability.
• Experience overseeing external bookkeeping or accounting providers.
• Knowledge of Ontario employment standards and HR compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working directly with Partners and Principals.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution responsibilities.

Working at Superkül

This is a leadership role within a collaborative and design-driven studio. You will play a key part in shaping the long-term resilience and sustainability of the firm.

We offer a competitive compensation package benefits and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a practice committed to innovation integrity and excellence.

This posting is for a new vacancy. Our hiring process does not involve the use of artificial intelligence to screen assess or select applicants.

Required Experience:

Manager