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 team's long-term succession plan, providing an ambitious, career-minded accounting professional with a explicit 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

- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive health and dental plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- RRSP 3% Company match
- CPA dues support/Professional Development Courses
- 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 solid 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.

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, and you are ready for a new challenge, please apply to or share with your network, today!

📌 Financial Accountant (Guelph)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Guelph