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ATS Automation Senior Financial Analyst in Cambridge, Ontario
ATS Company: ATS Corporation
Requisition ID: 13319
Location:
Cambridge, ON, CA, N3H 4R7 Toronto, ON, CA, M5K 1H1
Date: Sep 17, 2024
Senior Financial Analyst
JOB PROFILE:
Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Department: Corporate Finance
Reports to: Manager, Corporate Finance
ATS Corporation | Overview
ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the world's most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation, automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services, ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, transportation, food & beverage, consumer products, and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM), ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 7,000 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Company's common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ‘ATS’.
OVERALL:
The Financial Analyst (“SFA”) is a proactive member of the Corporate Finance team, contributing to all aspects of the public company corporate finance role, with broad exposure to the challenges and rewards of global growth within the changing dynamics of the public equity markets.
The SFA is a leader within the finance team and provides guidance to the other team members. The SFA is a trusted resource providing sound financial and business advisory to the Corporate Finance Management Team and supporting initiatives within the various applications used by the team.
In this role, the SFA provides guidance to the Company’s divisions in technical accounting, financial reporting, internal control documentation, and usage of finance applications. The SFA will identify continuous improvement opportunities to simplify and make improvements from a controls, process and/or systems perspective to drive positive change within and across the organization.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review in detail the monthly reporting of divisions. Ensure division financial reporting is in compliance with corporate reporting standards, corporate accounting policies, IFRS and SOX.
Provide support to divisions during monthly results submission process, including support of complex accounting issues and troubleshooting OneStream confirmation errors.
Assist with the preparation of the quarterly MD&A, and the Annual Information Form and Management Information Circular.
Prepare and review in detail the quarterly analysis for divisions and segments including both financial and non-financial measures and statistics to support internal and external reporting.
Research new accounting developments and issues at the Company’s global facilities and offices. Work with division and regional Controllers on technical accounting projects such as asset impairment analysis, financial instruments and other complex accounting issues.
Assist with the quarterly review and year-end audit process. Ensure efficient and successful year-end close and satisfactory audit results with minimal issues identified.
Contribute to the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of roadmapping for all applications used by the Corporate finance team
Monitor changes to IFRS, SEC and OSC regulations. Assist in developing global roll-out of changes in IFRS to business units, including assisting with the training and education of controllers.
Contribute to the improvement of existing management reporting and the development and design of new management reports to improve the quality of consolidated information available to senior financial management.
Oversee the preparation and completion of government survey responses as required.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Special projects as assigned by Corporate Financial Management, including potential short-term finance projects at various divisions.
Contribute to the improvement of the internal control environment, including assisting in control design, execution, risk identification, and participation in the SOX audit process.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Chartered Professional Accountant or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree in business, accounting, finance or equivalent.
Strong analytical, financial and accounting skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within and outside of the organization, both orally and in writing.
Must be hands-on, able to meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
Experience in a public company environment subject to SOX requirements, gained either through industry or public practice.
Skilled at simplifying and streamlining complex processes and transactions.
Experience with OneStream, BlackLine and JD Edwards is an asset.
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At ATS, it starts with our People!
We believe the foundation of a great company is having the best team and winning as a team.
Why Join ATS?
Be a part of a thriving organization that is a global leader in advanced automation solutions
Collaborate with other bright, talented professionals focused on innovation and continuous improvement
Discover opportunities for growth within ATS as we strive to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people
Make an impact and give back to our communities in a meaningful way
Work in a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where everyone is respected and given the opportunity to do their best
Enjoy an attractive compensation package including flexible work schedules (where applicable)