Finance Manager

ASSA ABLOY Group; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision & Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Discount portal

Recognition & development programs

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group in Woodbridge, Ontario is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the accounting team and report to the Vice President of Finance. This on-site role supports Fleming and Baron brands and focuses on timely, accurate financial reporting.

You will drive financial results, manage budgets and forecasts, review monthly close, ensure compliance, and leverage BI tools to improve performance. A manufacturing background and IFRS knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Economics is required.
• MBA or CMA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with data analysis software; Business Objects is a plus.
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial statement presentation.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems; JD Edwards and Hyperion are assets.
• Strong teamwork and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute daily activities of the Accounting Department to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Drive financial results with business leadership and act as a trusted partner.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and operating metrics.
• Review monthly close with analytical review of results.
• Ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.
• Provide financial analyses for investments, pricing, and cost reduction.
• Maintain internal controls and improve close and reporting cycles.
• Leverage BI and other software to improve performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Time management

MS Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors in accounting or related field

MBA or CMA/CPA preferred

Tools

Business Objects

JD Edwards

Hyperion

Job description

Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for your next challenge? Are you interested in collaborating with business leaders to drive strategy, growth, and improvement in the business? Do you possess the ability to think critically and enjoy reviewing processes and identifying areas for improvement?

If you answered yes to these questions, we invite you to apply for the Finance Manager's position with our Fleming and Baron brands. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this position will be based on-site out of our manufacturing facility located in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Come see who we are at: https://www.assaabloy.com/group/en/about-us

WHAT WOULD YOU DO AS OUR FINANCE MANAGER?

In this hands-on role, you will report directly to the Vice President of Finance of the Door Group and be responsible for the coordination and execution of all daily activities of the Accounting Department in order to ensure the timely and accurate reporting of the financial results of the Company.

You would also:

• Work with the business leadership to drive financial results of the business and to optimize business performance. Serve as a trusted business partner who is comfortable expressing sound opinions and has great decision-making skills.
• Manage production of the budgets and forecasts and operating metrics.
• Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operation results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Review of operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective, as well as an overall business perspective.
• Provide financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing, and to drive cost reduction and conversion productivity.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls and processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Leverage and the expand the use of the BI system and other software to drive business performance.
• Additional responsibilities/project as required.
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to ASSA ABLOY standards.
• Assure compliance with federal, provincial, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct
• Other projects and assignments, as needed.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, Economics required.
• MBA or CMA/CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Previous experience working with data analysis software. Business Objects experience is a plus
• Knowledge of IFRS and financial statement presentation
• Experience with multiple ERP systems preferred, JD Edwards and Hyperion are an asset.
• Strong team player who can effectively interact with and motivate other team members, including peers
• Ability to set and meet deadlines including a strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at the same time. Ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to work and manage in a matrix organization.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results oriented.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Highly proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint and Word but particularly Excel (e.g., template creation and completion, Pivot tables, SUMIFS/VLOOKUPS with complex criteria, macros, filters, etc.)
• Excellent communication and time management skills to in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment

What we offer!

We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow, thrive, and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Statutory Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, RRSP, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 and $135,000. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and overall alignment with the role.

This position is classified as exempt or salaried and is not eligible for overtime pay. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible to participate in the company's bonus program, where applicable.

We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

If you have any questions about the role or the process, email Stephanie Mandato, Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at [e-mail]

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ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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