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Finance Specialist

Requisition ID : 9563

Location :

Mississauga, ON, CA, L4V 1S7

Pay Type : Salary

Overview :

The Financial Specialist role is part of the Regional Finance team. This role will be responsible for external audit coordination, preparation of standalone financial statements, M&A support, and various financial planning and analysis at the North American level.

Responsibilities :

Financial Audit & Accounting :

Coordinating and managing external audits and hard close reviews Holcim North American operations. Leading the preparation of legal entity financial statements and notes disclosures and getting the same audited from the external auditor. Providing accounting policy expertise for Holcim (US), Holcim (Canada), and Aggregates Industries US as per HARP (Holcim Accounting and Reporting Policies). Supporting regional FP&A team with the ad hoc reporting requirements

Statutory / Stand alone Financial Statements :

Preparation and completion of statutory / stand-alone financial statements under in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements (US GAAP / IFRS). Ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness of financial reporting, and collaborating closely with auditors to provide necessary documentation and support during audit processes.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) :

Providing support for the due diligence work required for M&A. Coordinating acquisition accounting including the preparation of purchase price accounting and supporting documentation for auditors (i.e. Support for goodwill on acquisitions)

Ad Hoc Requirements :

Working on special projects like restructuring programs accounting, new ASC / IFRS implementations, etc. Researching and preparing technical accounting memos on issues such as joint control, pension, impairment, acquisition accounting, etc. under both US GAAP and SEC guidance. Working on benchmarking exercise by comparing the KPIs and reported figures of Holcim against competitors in North America.

Relationship with Others :

Working directly with External auditors (both Group and North American), FP&A teams, and Americas Business Services

Working closely with other functional and regional departments

This position will directly report to the Senior Manager, Accounting, Audit & Controlling

Education and Experience :

Bachelor's degree in business with a major in accounting and finance; preferred CPA or equivalent recognized accounting designation

Minimum 2-3 years of accounting and financial management experience with increasing responsibility

Experienced with MS Office, Google Suite

Big four experience will be considered valuable

Knowledge And Skills

ASC / IFRS knowledge and demonstrated financial / business analysis / cost control skills

Strong decision-making and analytical skills

Self-starting, flexible, and responsive; able to make independent decisions in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks / assignments within specified deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written

Able to develop and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, as well as internal and external customers

Effective planning and organizational skills (balancing multiple tasks and assignments within specified deadlines including the ability to articulate project status to the supervisor, other team members, and customers)

Strong computer skills, including spreadsheet and database applications

Position Requirements (Experience, Technical Expertise) :

Strong and demonstrated understanding of accounting principles, including controls and standards.

Systems knowledge and interest are important to effectively utilize / leverage the SAP system

The initiative is a key attribute to recognize problems / issues and propose the resolution

Knowledge and understanding of business operational concepts

Excellent IFRS reporting experience (US GAAP and SEC reporting is considered an asset)

Knowledge of accounting within the manufacturing and / or construction industry would be an asset

Project management experience preferred

Proficient in using MS Office applications

Holcim As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Holcim Canada team : people who are passionate , driven by curiosity and keen to grow , learn , develop and thrive in our high-performance culture. Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.

Why work for Holcim? As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener , smarter and healthier world.