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
In office 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 workplace

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.

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📌 Financial Accountant (Ontario)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Ontario