ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Lead, Financial Reporting

Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Finance or Accounting; CPA or equivalent preferred.
  • 8-12+ years of progressive accounting, reporting, or audit experience.
  • Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Superior Excel skills including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives for finance processes.
  • Ensure financial reporting compliance with IFRS and SOX.
  • Prepare audit working papers and reconcile all accounts quarterly.
  • Provide mentorship and oversight to junior financial analysts.

Benefits

  • Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
  • 5% RRSP match
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Starting 3 weeks of vacation
  • $600 health spending account
  • Half-Day Fridays
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and global mobility.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Benefits:

Compensation: $96,000 to $115,000
Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
5% RRSP match
Stock purchase plan
Starting 3 weeks of vacation
Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
Half-Day Fridays
Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

MAJOR DUTIES:
The Lead Financial Reporting will be a key team member within the Reporting and Compliance team supporting the Cambridge Life Sciences Systems business (>$500M revenue). This role combines technical accounting expertise with strong execution, with primary responsibility for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
The Lead will own the month-end close and reporting processes, ensure financial integrity and compliance with IFRS and SOX, and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making. This role will partner closely with business leaders, Corporate Finance, and auditors, while driving process improvements and strengthening the control environment.
The role reports into the Manager Financial reporting & compliance and be based out of Cambridge.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING
• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes
• Monthly reconciliation of any B/S accounts associated with the business unit.
• Developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives with respect to the finance processes within the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Systems Division financial reporting is in accordance with IFRS.
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.
• Intercompany reconciliations and reporting & assisting with other monthly corporate reporting
• Assisting with cash forecasting & Forecast foreign cash flows for determination of hedge settlement

INTERNAL CONTROL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and SOX
• Own the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of financial controls
• Review and challenge existing processes to ensure robust, scalable controls
• Providing early warning of business and financial risks along with opportunities to allow accurate, timely information for business decisions.
• Reviewing and assessing areas of business risk within the division, and, working with the Manager Financial Reporting & Compliance to develop policies to minimize or eliminate that risk where possible
Others
• Ensuring any financial risks are mitigated (credit/FX/transfer pricing/taxes) & building in cost of financing & EDC costs to any bids
• Supporting Financial planning and budgeting processes
• Identify and implement automation and standardization opportunities
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and oversight to Senior financial analysts and Coops within the Reporting and Compliance team

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Experience & Requirements:
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting, reporting, or audit experience
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook
• Superior Excel skills: Pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, modelling, etc.
• Ability to determine relevant information for the target audience to provide informational requirements in a meaningful manner.
• Must be hands-on, detail-oriented, able to consistently meet deadlines
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and customer-focused team player
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment

Health and Safety

  • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
  • Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance.
  • Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process.
  • Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained.
  • Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements.
  • Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix.
  • Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts.
  • Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition.
  • Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees.
  • Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees.
  • Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

About ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. is a Canadian company that designs and builds factory automation systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Ontario. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. operates through four segments: Automation Systems Group, Life Sciences, Renewable Energy and IT. The company provides custom automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive, consumer products, electronics, energy, healthcare, and others. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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