Finance Manager

Finance Manager - Guelph, ON

Wurth Canada Ltd.

Wurth Canada is a high-performance organization that is built on humanistic values-achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation.

We promote a strong culture that possesses authenticity and encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you are looking for the opportunity to make a real impact, be part of a growing organization and grow personally and professionally, you have a future at Wurth!

If you want to make a difference and energize your career, Wurth Canada has a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a Finance Manager.

As the Finance Manager, you will contribute to the company’s growth and development beyond the Finance function. Responsibilities include day to day financial dealings in accordance with approved policies and procedures ensuring that reports and documents accurately reflect the financial status of Wurth Canada.

This position is based out of our Guelph Head Office with the option of being partially remote.

Our employees enjoy :

• A culture of empowerment and trust that puts a focus on professional development and coaching from a supportive management team.
• A Monday to Friday opportunity that values work / life balance integration, providing flexibility within the day-to-day role.
• Strong compensation (salary and bonus)
• Group Benefits Program (Health, dental, life, EAP, etc.) and Pension Plan
• 3 weeks paid vacation and 5 paid sick days. Company-wide vacation time at end of the year.
• A solid onboarding plan with a 6-month mentoring program for new employees
• A corporate recognition platform that promotes appreciation and collaboration providing both intrinsic recognition and monetary rewards.
• An open-door environment that promotes close collaboration within all levels of the organization
• A hybrid work model, yet an office that offers an onsite gym, unlimited coffee / tea, and a outdoor patio in the summer.

Reporting to the to the Director of Finance, your primary responsibilities will include :

• Manage daily operations of Wurth Canada Accounting. Scope includes Accounts Payable, Banking and Foreign exchange ensuring smooth processes and accurate financial transactions.
• Provide strong leadership to a diverse, high functioning team.
• Foster professional growth and development among team members.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of tax law, covering sales, corporate and withholding taxes.
• Partner with Sales, Purchasing, Marketing and Logistics on analysis, forecasting, reporting, and ad-hoc requests.
• Oversee the month-end procedures, including posting and reviewing journal entries, and preparing account reconciliations.
• Be curious and proactive, identify root causes and get beyond treating symptoms.
• Facilitate process adoption, usage, and drive enhancements for simplification and automation.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Lead, assign and coordinate various Finance and cross functional projects.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Stay current with evolving accounting regulations and the company’s mandatory learning initiatives.
• Effectively respond to challenging situations with a positive and professional approach, offering solutions and innovative ideas.

What YOU will bring to this role :

• Bachelor’s degree and CPA.
• 5+ years experience in accounting.
• 3+ years in a management role overseeing employees.
• Self-starter who can perform in a fast-paced, deadline driven, and dynamic environment.
• Effective in managing priorities and working time.
• Strong cross-functional collaborator who can create authentic relationships with colleagues.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization, both internally and externally.
• Keen self-awareness and alignment with a workplace culture that is built on humanistic values and continuous improvement.
• Adept and interested in understanding business needs and working to achieve the company’s vision and goals.
• Experience with inventory management is an asset.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Fully bilingual (French / English) is preferred - verbal and written.

Our parent company, the Würth Group is a family-owned globally operating sales organization with over 87, employees in 80 countries.

Our Wurth sales team caters to clients from a range of different industries such as Automotive- dealerships, garages, and body shops, Cargo heavy-duty equipment (farming / agriculture, trucking, construction leasing) municipalities, Metal fabrication, welding, HVAC / plumbing, manufacturing, etc.

Construction General Contractors, and On-Site).

Würth Canada is an equal employer and encourages / promotes a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, or disability status.

Please contact a member of the HR team if accommodation is required during any point of the recruitment process.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all requirements. Wurth Canada is looking for individuals that are driven to grow themselves and we provide the necessary training to be successful within the industry.

We value career development and growth. However, a strong cultural fit is necessary!