Job Description

About Canerector

Canerector is a privately owned debt-free company on a mission to grow our network of industrial manufacturing and design companies. With over 50 mid-sized manufacturing companies across 100 locations in North America, Canerector brings together unmatched industrial expertise. We value simplicity and practicality, empowering each business to operate autonomously, while providing each with the resources they need to be agile and to thrive. We believe in building businesses and leaders for the long term, creating sustainable success for all.

Here, skill and merit create opportunity. We're building our next generation of leaders by giving them broad hands-on experience understanding complex business challenges and winning approaches to solve them.

About the Role

We are looking for the right candidate to join our accounting team as Intermediate Accountant, Corporate and Treasury. This role will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will work with the Corporate accounting team, our bankers, and various third-party vendors. This is a key role that supports our accounting and finance teams across North America while planning and / or executing various responsibilities including Treasury functions, the financial close process, intercompany reconciliations, Corporate accounts payable, and high-visibility special projects.

This position will be in the office three days per week with remote work two days per week at the outset. In office / remote work structure is subject to change at the company's discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Treasury planning and oversight supporting 50+ operating companies and the corporate office including user management, escalation approval, and ad hoc inquiries

Prepare and / or review financial statements for corporate office companies, property companies, and holding companies

Review accounts payable transactions and key account reconciliations

Collaborate within the accounting and finance community as well as other functions to provide recommendations on accounting treatment and resolve issues

Champion the quarterly intercompany reconciliation and elimination process

Support the global consolidation process

Support various aspects of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including reviewing various types of operating company working papers

Assist with control testing related to revenue recognition, inventory, warranties, and other key balance sheet accounts

Assist with various special projects including software implementations

Perform other tasks and participate in other initiatives on an ad hoc basis

Skills and Qualities

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated attention to detail / accuracy, ability to effectively multi-task, and the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Strong oral and written communication skills with a positive outlook / customer service mentality

Proactive approach to process improvement and technology implementation; Embracing the opportunity to challenge the status quo to make things better

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and analytical skills

Proficiency with an ERP / GL system (Epicor Kinetic experience is an asset)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or commensurate work experience

Professional accounting designation (i.e. CPA) or active pursuit of CPA designation

3+ years of progressive accounting experience ideally in a multi-entity environment and / or in a manufacturing company

Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and accounting controls

Highly collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently and as a member of a larger team, and the ability to influence others

High integrity

Experience in a multi-currency cross-border (Canada and US) treasury management environment is an asset

Consideration will be given to those applicants with the legal ability to work in Canada. We thank all interested parties, however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

How many years of progressive accounting experience do you have? How many years of treasury experience do you have (multi-currency)?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North York, ON M2H 2W1