Job descriptionWhat You Will Do:Plant Finance and Business Support: - Serve as a hands-on finance resource for different plants, helping resolve day-to-day reporting, transaction and business process questions.
- Support month-end activities, account reconciliations and accurate financial reporting in coordination with the corporate controlling team.
- Work with plant colleagues to understand costs, inventory, productivity and operating results; investigate variances and identify practical actions.
- Help improve data quality, financial discipline and follow-through on operational issues.
Financial Planning and Analysis: - Support budgets, forecasts and management reporting, including the preparation and validation of supporting data.
- Analyze financial and operational performance, explain key drivers, and translate findings into clear insights for decision-making.
- Develop and maintain models and analyses for costs, working capital, capital investments and other business questions.
- Provide flexible analytical support to the CFO and VP, Business Controlling as priorities evolve.
Compliance and Risk Management: - Assist with internal controls, policy compliance, process documentation and audit preparation.
- Help gather and validate information for risk assessments, compliance reviews and related reporting.
- Track agreed actions, maintain supporting records and follow up with process owners.
- Identify control gaps and emerging issues, escalate concerns appropriately, and support practical corrective actions.
Continuous Improvement and Special Projects: - Question inefficient ways of working and help simplify, standardize or automate recurring activities.
- Investigate root causes, test solutions and assess whether changes produce sustained improvements.
- Take on cross-functional assignments, learn unfamiliar subjects and adjust your approach as new information emerges.
- Document and share what you learn so improvements become repeatable processes rather than one-time fixes.
What You Bring: - A foundation in accounting, finance or a related discipline, developed through education, relevant experience or a combination of both.
- Experience with financial analysis, reporting or accounting; exposure to manufacturing, plant operations or cost accounting is an asset.
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems and data; experience with ERP systems or business intelligence tools is an asset.
- The ability to connect financial information with operational realities, investigate discrepancies and communicate conclusions clearly.
- Sound judgement, attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential information.
- A collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities, clarify expectations and follow through on commitments.
How You Approach Your Work: - You take initiative. You identify what needs attention, ask thoughtful questions and move work forward without waiting for detailed instructions.
- You learn independently. You research unfamiliar topics, seek input when needed and apply what you learn.
- You welcome variety. You are willing to tackle different assignments and give routine responsibilities the same care as complex projects.
- You work through complexity. You break ambiguous problems into manageable parts, challenge assumptions and stay engaged until you find a workable solution.
- You keep improving. You look beyond completing a task to making the next cycle more accurate, efficient and useful.
- You think long term. You want to build expertise and earn broader responsibility over time, balancing immediate needs with lasting business value.
What Success Looks Like You become a dependable resource for the operations and finance team, produce analysis that supports better decisions, and help close compliance and risk-related actions. Over time, your contribution is reflected in stronger processes, fewer recurring issues and a deeper understanding of the business-not just a list of completed tasks.
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QualificationsQualifications - CPA designation preferred.
- Public accounting experience and/or 3+ years of experience in an industrial environment following completion of a bachelor's degree.
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly to financial and non-financial audiences.
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CompensationSalary and Benefits - Base salary: CAD $95,000-$120,000 per year, based on relevant experience, qualifications and demonstrated capabilities.
- Benefits:
- Eligibility for Nortrak's extended health care, dental and long-term disability plans after three months of employment, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
- Required participation in Nortrak's retirement program after six months of employment, with RRSP matched contribution.
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What we offerInterested? If you enjoy learning how a business operates, solving challenging problems and building improvements that last, we would like to hear from you. Please submit your résumé and a brief note describing a problem you took ownership of, how you approached it and what you learned.
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Work environmentWe are proud of our employees around the world, and we are working together to create a work environment that promotes diversity, equal opportunity, and a passion for innovation.
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voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Ltd.Parkwood Way 5500 V6V 2M4 Richmond Route
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Any questions?Recruiter
Carolyn Wong
6042313559
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Applying Please submit your application online, including important details such as your availability, preferred department, and desired duration.
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Confirmation of Receipt Once we receive your application, we will send you a brief confirmation email. Please click on the link in the email to activate your account and application with us.
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Preselection During the initial screening, we review your application and assess how your strengths align with the job opening.
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Job Interview During the interview, we would like to get to know you personally and learn more about your qualifications and career goals.
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Decision and Next Steps If we are able to hire you, the relevant representatives will get back to you. From signing the contract to setting your first day of work, we'll take care of all the preparations. This ensures that your onboarding process goes smoothly and is well organized.
Manager, Finance & Business Operations (Richmond, BC) 
