Financial Manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON (NOW HIRING)

Benefits: 

• Compensation: $112,000 to $154,000 CAD per year 
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus 
• 5% RRSP match 
• Stock purchase plan 
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation 
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account 
• Half-Day Fridays 
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities. 
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation. 

MAJOR DUTIES: 

The Manager Financial Reporting & Compliance is responsible for all financial reporting processes for the division.  Also is responsible for the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance.  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING 

• Planning, organizing, directing and controlling, through subordinates, the financial reporting, accounting and general financial affairs of the division.    
• Maintaining accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner. 
• Developing and training Financial Staff to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent & efficient manner within the division, and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently.  Regularly review policies and procedures with other Divisional Controllers and senior financial staff, to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company. 
• Reviewing divisional operational results.  Interpreting and communicating financial results through the use of the standard financial reporting package, as distributed by the Corporate Finance department, in accordance with the schedule provided. Ensure that divisional financial results are explained completely and accurately, with variances explained and areas of risk identified. 
• Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Life Sciences Financial reporting is in accordance with Canadian GAAP. 
• Responsible for Cash Forecasting along with Hedging and mitigating any FX risks. 
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled. 
• Developing and/or preparing specific financial analysis as assigned by the Director, Finance or General Manager for the effective management of the division and interpretation of results. 
• Coordinate the filing of all necessary government reports and returns. 

INTERNAL CONTROL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

• Maintaining the accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner. 
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner within the division, and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently.  Regularly review policies and procedures to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.   
• Reviewing and assessing areas of business risk within the division, to develop policies to minimize or eliminate that risk where possible. 
• Liaising with professional advisors on legal, audit and accounting matters as required. 
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled. 
• Ensuring the safeguarding of company assets. 

LEADERSHIP:

• Developing and managing a plan for ensuring that the financial reporting requirements and internal control requirements are met within the business unit. 
• Developing, mentoring and cross-training personnel, not only to satisfy reporting and control requirements, but also to ensure proper succession planning  
• Work with financial staff to set objectives and monitor performance throughout the year through the use of scorecards and performance appraisals. 
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.  
• Managers are required to be trained in HSE Due Diligence, Incident Reporting, Manager Emergency Evacuation Procedure, Shop Floor Safety Awareness, General WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment, Environmental Awareness 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: 

• A university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting or equivalent business experience is required.  Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA) is also required. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of five years of cost accounting experience is required; preferably in a job shop manufacturing or construction environment using the percentage of completion method of accounting.  
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form.
• Advanced knowledge of an ERP system (preferably JD Edwards) and Excel are required.
• Work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment is mandatory
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills as well a continuous improvement orientation are keys.  
• Hands-on, detail oriented and able to consistently meet deadlines.