Financial Accountant

Randstad Canada; Guelph; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP 3% Company match

On-site cafeteria and gym – Open 24

3 weeks of paid vacation per year

Job summary

Randstad Canada in Ontario is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a high-impact corporate finance team within a leading automotive manufacturing group. You will contribute to month-end close, consolidation, and compliance efforts while supporting internal audits and SOX controls.

The ideal candidate has CPA designation or in-progress, Big 4/public accounting experience, and advanced Excel skills plus OneStream and Power BI familiarity.

Qualifications

• CPA designation preferred (CPA in progress, late-stage candidates, or international designations with relevant experience will be highly considered)
• Big 4/public accounting external audit experience is a strong asset; manufacturing experience is highly valued
• Outstanding Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUPs) and experience with large datasets
• Experience with OneStream and Power BI; ERP/AS400 familiarity is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Reporting & Compliance: assist in complex financial reports and month-end close activities
• Audit Support: liaise with external auditors and manage internal audits ensuring SOX compliance
• Data Detective Work: analyze large datasets to resolve issues and validate transactions
• Reconciliations & Postings: maintain GL integrity with precise journal entries and sub-ledger reconciliations
• Cross-Functional Support: support various accounting functions to ensure robust coverage

Skills

Excel expert

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Tools

OneStream

Power BI

ERP/AS400

Job description

Are you ready to partner with a global industry leader in the automotive manufacturing sector; a company that has built a stellar reputation for innovation, financial stability, and long-term career growth?

This is not just another standard "back office" role. If you looking for a Financial Accountant role that gets you out of the repetitive cycle of public accounting or a Big 4 audit firm and into a high-impact corporate career?

Could you see yourself stepping into a role that acts as a critical component of our finance\'s team long-term succession plan, providing an ambitious, career-minded accounting professional with a clear and structured runway for rapid advancement?

Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you a resilient self-starter who genuinely enjoys an operational challenge and actively prefers a dynamic, energetic manufacturing setting over a quiet, slow-paced office?

If you are a curious, data-driven professional looking for a corporate home where your financial analysis and audit oversight directly impact compliance and operational integrity, could this be the perfect match for you!

Advantages

• Comprehensive health and dental plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP 3% Company match
• On-site cafeteria and gym – Open 24 hours
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting & Compliance: Collaborate with the finance team to prepare complex financial reports, manage month-end/quarter-end/year-end close activities, and assist in compiling consolidated financial statements

Audit Support: Act as a key liaison for external auditors (Deloitte) and manage internal corporate audits, ensuring full compliance with SOX, Year-End, and government requirements

Data Detective Work: Dive deep into large volumes of financial data to resolve loosely defined problems and verify that transactions make operational and structural sense

Reconciliations & Postings: Manage general ledger integrity by preparing precise journal entries and reconciling complex sub-ledgers

Cross-Functional Support: Cross-train across general, financial, and management accounting roles to maintain robust team coverage and support

Qualifications

Education: CPA Designation is preferred (CPA in progress, late-stage candidates, or international designations will be highly considered with relevant experience)

Experience: Experience with a Big 4 or public accounting firm—specifically in external audit is considered a strong asset. Manufacturing environment experience is a highly valued asset

Technical Mastery: You must be "Outstanding" in Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUPs, managing large datasets). Experience with OneStream and PowerBI is a strong asset; general ERP/AS400 savvy is beneficial.

Soft Skills: You possess the emotional intelligence to challenge numbers, ask the right questions, and thrive in a deadline-driven, highly confidential environment

Why Join?

Mentorship: You will have a dedicated transition and mentorship period with the Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure you are set up for success. Growth: This role is explicitly viewed as a pipeline for future leadership within the finance department. Impact: You will move beyond standard tracking to protect corporate compliance and build robust financial structures.