POSITION: Accounting Specialist – 12-month contract
REPORTS TO: General Manager, Administration
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Area of Accountability: We are seeking a sharp, ambitious professional to join our manufacturing finance team in a high-impact role with significant exposure to operations, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position is ideal for a technically strong accountant who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to develop into a future finance leader within manufacturing.
Job Summary: This position will support the manufacturing finance function by delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and providing actionable insights to operations and leadership. This role plays a key part in month-end close, cash flow management, compliance, and ERP-driven financial processes. The position requires a detail-oriented, analytical professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and contributes to continuous improvement initiatives while building expertise in manufacturing finance.
Major Responsibilities:
· Contribute to a disciplined and accelerated month-end close process, coordinating across departments to deliver accurate financial statements, meaningful variance analysis, and actionable business insights under tight deadlines.
· Oversee cash flow management and finance activities including payable, receivables, borrowing and investment.
· Monitor financial control systems and advise local management, regional and corporate head offices regarding status and improvement activities according to C-SOX/J-SOX requirements.
· Maintain and validate ERP BOM structures to support accurate costing, inventory valuation, and operational reporting integrity.
· Liaise with counterparts in customer, supplier and affiliated companies as needed.
· Manage relationships with domestic and Japanese banking institutions and external auditors.
· Assure corporate income tax, sales tax, and customs compliance.
· Develop, analyze and report periodic plan versus actual business performance, including recommendations for improvement.
· Join Plex ERP implementation team and apply advanced Excel capabilities including Power Query, pivot tables, and automation tools to analyze large and complex datasets.
· Participate in special projects and compile special reports as directed by the General Manager.
· Provide a positive, safe work environment and maintain a high level of morale within the company.
Minimum Qualifications:
· CPA designation or enrollment in the CPA program with strong technical accounting fundamentals.
· Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field (e.g., Finance, Business Administration, Economics).
· Knowledge of J-SOX and/or C-SOX requirements.
· Experience in manufacturing, cost accounting, or ERP-driven environments preferred.
Skills and Competencies:
· Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze complex financial data and identify discrepancies.
· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement.
· High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability in meeting deadlines.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
· Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
· Advanced Excel and data analysis skills (e.g., Power Query, pivot tables, automation tools).
Physical & Environmental Working Conditions:
This role is based in an office and manufacturing environment, and rarely will require presense on the production floor. The Accounting Specialist may be exposed to noise, moving equipment, and industrial processes typical of a manufacturing facility. Physical demands include prolonged periods of sitting and computer-based work. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn when accessing designated production or warehouse areas.
FIO Automotive Canada is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable legislation. Accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process.
Please note: As part of our hiring process, we utilize AI-assisted tools to help organize and review applications.
Pay: From $80,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stratford, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence for which a record suspension (formerly pardon) has not been granted?
- Do you have your CPA designation or enrollment in a CPA program?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Finance/Accounting: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
