Admin Jobs in Aurora, ON

620 Steven Court, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z2 Canada

Why Oatey?

Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?

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Position Summary:

As the leader of the Finance / Accounting Function in Canada the Finance Manager for Oatey Canada plays a hands-on role in the day-to-day accounting practices of the Canadian business, leading the local accounting team to ensure compliance and reporting satisfies Canadian regulations and company expectations. The Finance Manager is also a member of the Canadian Leadership Team and will be a key voice in the strategic and financial planning as well as day to day management of the Oatey Canada Business. This role currently has 2 direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager of Canada and working closely with US counterparts in Controller and FP&A functions, the Oatey Canada Finance Manager will focus primarily on the following areas:

• Lead / Manage Day to Day Accounting Function

  Provide support to Corporate Finance, Global Accounts Payable and Global Credit and Collections teams as needed.

  Responsible for calculating, reporting, and settling customer rebate and sales representative commission programs monthly.

  In charge of preparing and submitting monthly CBSA and HST filings and ensuring timely payments.

• Lead Month-End, Quarter-End, Year-End close and Reporting

  Ownership of general ledger accuracy and interpretation of financial results for operations.

  Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including review/preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations and internal reporting.

  In coordination with the Corporate Finance team, support the annual audit and tax preparation processes.

• Financial Planning & Analysis

  Provide support to corporate and local management by providing meaningful insights and analysis of results with an eye to improving topline and bottom-line results through sound financial decision making.

  Lead Canadian Financial planning and forecasting processes inclusive of departmental / functional area budget development and analysis (Sales, Marketing, Admin, Manufacturing and Distribution).

  Identify and champion short-term and long-term margin enhancement and cost reduction initiatives

• Team Leadership & Development

  Manage and develop direct reports (2) with an eye to identifying growth opportunities for the team and the department.

  Help to elevate the strategic role of the Finance / Accounting function within Oatey Canada.

  Collaborate and lead across the organization with other members of the Canadian Management Team.

Knowledge and Experience:

• 5-7 years of experience in senior roles within a Canadian division of a multi-national manufacturing / distribution organization.

• Experience leading day-to-day accounting activities for a Canadian Business Unit.

• Advanced knowledge / skills with Excel, SAP and OneStream is an asset.

• Proven leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize several different tasks.

• Self-motivated and detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Results-driven, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including sense of urgency in delivering month-end results.

• Experience in cost accounting for manufacturing operations a plus.

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (MBA preferred).

• Canadian Accounting / Financial Designation - CPA preferred, but relevant experience will be considered.

This is an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking to fill the role.

Artificial intelligence technology may be used in our hiring process to help screen, assess, or select applicants for this position.

Compensation Range for the Position:

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 CAD

Oatey Total Rewards

• Generous paid time off programs to support flexibility and work-life balance

• Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing

• RRSP program eligibility with 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation

• Market leading health and insurance benefit package focused on your well-being

• Tuition reimbursement

• A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, colour, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.