About the Company
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. is a leading Japanese manufacturer of motor cores for the rapidly growing eco-friendly automotive industry. Located in Brantford, Ontario, we continue to expand our operations and are seeking a Finance Assistant Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a global organization at the forefront of innovative manufacturing. As the demand for electric and hybrid vehicles continues to grow, so do the opportunities for career development and advancement within our company. If you are a motivated, enthusiastic professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is looking to build a rewarding career with a growing organization, You Belong Here!
About the Role
As a senior member of the Financial Team, and under the leadership of the Finance Manager, the Finance Assistant Manager is responsible for all areas relating to accounting and finance, including closing, all financial reporting, and budget management. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions and statements. This position addresses tight deadlines, and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, budget and forecast activities, cost reduction analysis, and reviewing operational performance. The Finance Assistant Manager is a management level position, with cross functional ties to both administrative and operational departments, where relationships and communications are a key function.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day financial operations within the company
- Assist management of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial statements, reports and analysis
- Work with the Finance Manager for financial reporting, management reporting, and variance analysis
- Oversight on costing and analysis
- Assist with developing and maintaining accounting rules for the company
- Prepare and maintain documentation for policy and procedures and audit compliance
- Assist with developing and maintaining all company budgetary related items
- Investigate ways to improve profitability, and analyze markets for business opportunities
- Communicate applicable financial and profit information to appropriate staff/departments
- Update and manage business plan according to the latest customer forecasts and Senior Management direction
- Oversight on fixed asset management
- Assist with managing treasury responsibilities
- Oversee preparation of documentation for board of directors meetings
- Assist with management of requests for financing or loan from headquarters in Japan
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publication, establishing personal networks, participating in professional societies
- Ensure that team members are treated with respect and encourages an atmosphere of openness and fairness at all times
- Communicate company programs and practices and communicates to team in a timely manner
- Identify performance gaps and take action to improve through remedial training, self-development or otherwise
- Takes direction comfortably, able to multi-task, managing time efficiently to obtain optimum results
- Other duties as required
Qualifications and Required Skills
- 3-5 years financial experience with focus on financial reporting and budgeting in a manufacturing environment
- 3-5 years management experience with direct reports in accounting and financial areas
- CPA designation required
- Strong knowledge of finance, financial methods, budget, tools, and strategies
- Excellent communication, presentation, meeting facilitation and interpersonal skills
- Team building and team leadership with experience
- Strong morals and ethics, along with commitment to confidentiality
- Computer literacy, including effective working skills of MS Word, PowerPoint, QuickBooks, SAP and email
- Expert knowledge of Excel and experience with budgeting tools
- Attention to detail in all areas of work
- Professional appearance and manners
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Experience with budgeting tools beyond Excel
Pay range and Compensation package
- Annual Salary Range $80,000 - $85,000
- Excellent Total Rewards Package (100% company paid medical/dental benefits, health & wellness spending account, vacation, RRSP matching)
- Clean and safe, temperature & humidity-controlled manufacturing environment
- Permanent, full-time positions
- Training, development, and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation
Equal Opportunity Statement
Mitsui High-tec (Canada), Inc. strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact the Human Resources Department via the email address listed on the job advertisement.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
