Financial Analyst

The world isn’t standing still, and neither is ATS Life Sciences - We don’t follow the trends. We set them!

Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference? Join our growing ATS Life Sciences Systems team a division of ATS Corporation, a publicly traded global enterprise with a proud history, we are helping advance the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. Within Life Sciences Systems, what we do matters – we custom design, build and service critical automated solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. We are dedicated to assisting our customers in improving the quality of life for people around the world. When there is no room for error, and product failure is not an option, leading life sciences companies trust us to resolve their production challenges.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Intermediate Financial Analyst will have the opportunity to make a difference by using their skills and experience as a CPA to improve and challenge existing processes, remove waste, streamline, and initiate cost savings in a large growing division that is looking to set themselves up to scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING

• Responsible for Month end reporting activities: project register, intercompany reconciliations, other reporting requirements in OneStream software
• Oversee all Building 3 inventory finance requirements: reconciliations, physical inventory counts and resulting financial analysis, inventory provisions
• Reduce working capital by driving timely customer payments
• Sales tax research/filing/reporting/audits
• Cash Forecasting
• Managing & accounting for capital spending
• Treasury forecasting, including managing hedges & determination of hedge settlement
• Foreign exchange analysis
• Divisional annual tax package for Corporate Tax
• Project work as required, mainly stream-lining and continuous improvement in nature
• Month end account reconciliations, accruals & adjusting entries
• Work with Finance team to achieve 1-day month end close target
• Maintain accuracy of various Excel files such as Trial Balance, P&L
• Prepare monthly EDC reporting
• Various General accounting/Financial reporting/Cost accounting tasks as needed, including vacation coverage
• Weekly management report on collections
• Assist with internal and external audits. Preparing key information for external audit requirements.
• Driving, and assisting with, continuous improvement initiatives
• Creating and developing analytical Excel models
• Assist with the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets
• Analyzing and explaining variances between actuals, forecast and budget
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and SOX
• Statistics Canada surveys

INTERNAL CONTROL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

• Maintaining the accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent manner within the division, and that standards are applied consistently. Regularly review policies and procedures with Manager, Financial Reporting & Compliance, to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.
• 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.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of company assets.

Qualifications

Education:

Degree in Finance or Accounting. Ideally has CPA designation or enrolled in CPA program.

Experience & Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• A minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience is preferred
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook
• Superior Excel skills: Pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, modelling, etc. Willing to learn VBA and comfortable navigating VBA modifications.
• 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, and can conduct in-depth financial analysis and present it in a clear and concise manner
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills. Critical thinker.
• Highly motivated, dependable, and customer-focused team player
• Enjoys working in an exciting, fast-paced, results-driven environment with a big focus on streamlining
• Must have a willingness to get their hands dirty and to resolve complex issues. Has a flair for identifying and resolving issues promptly.
• Can work quickly and accurately
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment

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

Why YOU should join our ATS Life Sciences Systems team:

We value our PEOPLE - The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower and energize our people. The best people want to work with the best team - the best teams are diverse and inclusive teams.

What we do MATTERS - our Life Sciences projects contribute to improving the lives of people around the world! ATS has made a commitment to be carbon neutral by 2030!

INNOVATION and PROBLEM SOLVING is at our core - Our pursuit of continuous improvement in everything we do. Our focus is on building diverse teams, stimulating innovation by challenging conventional thinking, encouraging fresh ideas and promoting creative problem-solving

We prioritize internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT - ATS offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development – with a tuition reimbursement program, individual development programs and a commitment to promoting from within - there is space for you to grow your career at ATS!

We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards - Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, Employee Incentive Bonus program, comprehensive health and dental benefits including Lifestyle Spending Account, 5% RRSP matching program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our differences and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experiences is essential for our success and innovation.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary