Sr. Accountant

Job SummaryReporting directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted-line relationship to the site Financial Operations Manager, the role oversees the day-to-day accounting, drives month-end close and forecasting cycles, delivers timely accurate financial reporting under IFRS, and safeguards internal controls. The Senior Accountant will work hand-in-and with the Financial Operations Manager to translate financial performance into constructive insight on current situation and improve future performance.Reporting RelationshipsReports to the Director of Finance (solid line) for all financial reporting, month-end close, accounting policies, internal controls and compliance.Dotted-line to the site Financial Operations Manager for day-to-day accounting functions, operational priorities, budgeting support and other general accounting support to the site.Education & QualificationsUniversity degree in Accounting, Finance or Business (a professional accounting designation-CPA (CA, CMA or CGA)-is strongly preferred or in progress).Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment; advanced-materials, chemical, automotive or other process/discrete manufacturing experience is an asset.Working knowledge of IFRS and of internal-control frameworks for a public company (NI 52-109 / SOX-style certification and documentation).Advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with an integrated ERP / computerized manufacturing accounting system (e.g., SAP, MS Dynamics, Epicor or equivalent).Strong analytical, organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet firm reporting deadlines.An independent critical thinker with excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication in English.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Month-End ClosePrepare complete, accurate and timely monthly financial statements in compliance with IFRS and NanoXplore accounting policies.Own the month-end close: review and approve standard and non-standard journal entries and ensure the balance-sheet reconciliation binder is complete and supported.Analyze and explain results against budget, forecast and prior year, providing clear variance commentary to the Director of Finance and General Manager.Deliver required corporate reporting information on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.Budgeting, Forecasting & AnalysisPrepare and coordinate the annual site budget, engaging departmental heads on manpower and controllable-cost budgets so they own their variances.Maintain a reliable weekly/rolling forecast and communicate changes and risks to the Director of Finance and General Manager.Produce KPIs and operational analysis (scrap, efficiency, productivity) that help management understand the drivers of site performance.Costing, Inventory & CapitalLead the physical inventory counts with Materials Manager, and set appropriate reserves for slow-moving and lower-of-cost-or-market analysis.Track pending and approved capital projects, capitalize when projects are complete and maintain fixed assets records.Internal Controls, Compliance & AuditImplement and maintain internal controls at the site to ensure compliance with NI 52-109 and corporate policies, and take corrective action where required.Prepare the year-end audit file and support external and internal auditors, aiming for a clean audit with no adjustments.Ensure compliance with government requirements for sales and use tax, property tax filings, and payroll, and support the pursuit and administration of applicable grants.Work with appropriate people in plant to reach resolution on non-matched and no PO invoicesBusiness Partnership & Continuous ImprovementProvide accurate and timely information to the Director of Operations and support achievement of site objectives.Learn the business and the production process by attending production meetings and walking the floor, connecting operations to the financial statements.Drive continuous improvement of finance processes to increase efficiency and reliability.Team LeadershipProvide backup to the Director of Finance and Financial Operations Manager for site matters as required.Critical Success Factors & CompetenciesA hands-on, self-starting leader who requires limited supervision, sets the pace, and gets things done.Focus and drive to achieve targets, budgets and results while holding departmental managers accountable to budget.A genuine desire to be a business partner to operations-thinking beyond the borders of finance to build a culture of continuous improvement.Sound judgment and a practical, common-sense approach to identifying and resolving problems and control weaknesses.A team player and team leader who maintains financial records in an organized, confidential and professional manner.