Finance Systems Transformation Lead

American Iron & Metal (AIM); Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team at a leading metal recycling firm as the Finance Systems Transformation Lead. In this pivotal role, you will manage and optimize general ledger structures within the finance systems, ensuring alignment with business needs and driving process improvements. Collaborating closely with finance and IT teams, you will enhance system efficiencies and support transformative projects that impact the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a company dedicated to sustainability and excellence in the industry.

Benefits

Annual tuition scholarship program up to $8,500

Competitive salary

Group insurance & RRSP program

Company-wide events

On-site gym

Cafeteria

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or ERP management.
• Strong understanding of GL structures and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize GL structures within finance systems.
• Lead system enhancement projects for improved functionality.

Skills

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Bilingualism (French & English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile

Tools

D365 Finance & Operations

Microsoft Office

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Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

The Finance Systems Transformation Lead, reporting to the Continuous Improvement Manager, will be responsible for managing and optimizing GL structures within AIM’s finance systems. This role will ensure that financial system configurations align with business needs, drive process improvements, and support cross-functional teams in enhancing system efficiencies. The Finance Systems Lead will collaborate closely with Finance, IT, and other key stakeholders to provide finance expertise for new system implementations, maintain data integrity, and improve workflows for financial system integrations.

Responsibilities include:

1. Serving as the GL Administrator for all finance-related systems within AIM - configuring, maintaining, monitoring, and optimizing GL structures in collaboration with the Finance Corporate and Consolidation (Conso) teams.
2. Ensuring accurate financial data classification, account hierarchy structures, and integration consistency across all systems.
3. Providing technical and functional expertise on GL-related matters for finance teams.
4. Leading and participating in system enhancement projects such as D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) improvement projects to enhance system functionality and performance.
5. Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline finance processes within all ERP systems.
6. Providing finance support for non-financial systems that integrate with AIM’s financial platforms.
7. Collaborating with IT and business teams to ensure seamless integration between financial and other operational systems.
8. Acting as a bridge between finance, business, and IT teams, ensuring financial controls are maintained in system integrations.
9. Analyzing existing finance processes and identifying areas for optimization.
10. Implementing best practices in financial workflows to reduce inefficiencies and improve data accuracy.
11. Supporting finance transformation initiatives by integrating process improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
12. Identifying and flagging system-related risks to the CI manager & proposing solutions to mitigate risks.
13. Managing and designing additional system controls (e.g., user access, approval flows) to ensure strong internal control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, ERP management, or financial process improvement.
• Strong understanding of GL structures, financial reporting, and data integrity within finance systems.
• Hands-on experience with Finance ERP systems is highly preferred.
• Project management experience is an asset.
• Experience leading transformative projects in large organizations.
• Certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other methodologies is a plus.

Skillset

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent data and process analysis skills.
• Solution and impact analysis capabilities.
• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• High standards, result-driven, and ownership of work.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and translate finance requirements into system solutions.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Strong business acumen relating finance to business operations.
• Structured mindset and organizational skills.
• Fast learner and coachable.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents.
• Competitive salary + perks.
• Group insurance & RRSP program.
• Company-wide events (BBQ, holiday party, etc.).
• On-site gym and cafeteria.
• Dynamic, rewarding work environment with high-impact projects.