Manager, Financial Reporting and Compliance

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.

What's In it for You:

Benefits:

• Compensation: $112,000 to $154,000 CAD per year
• Annual Performance-Based Incentive Bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Benefits package (health and dental) + $600 health spending account
• Half-Day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities.
• A chance to contribute to something bigger - advancing the future of healthcare through automation.

Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES:

The Manager Financial Reporting & Compliance is responsible for all financial reporting processes for the division. Also is responsible for the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING

• Planning, organizing, directing and controlling, through subordinates, the financial reporting, accounting and general financial affairs of the division.
• Maintaining accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner.
• Developing and training Financial Staff to ensure that policies and procedures are adhered to in a consistent & efficient manner within the division, and that the financial reporting standards are applied consistently. Regularly review policies and procedures with other Divisional Controllers and senior financial staff, to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.
• Reviewing divisional operational results. Interpreting and communicating financial results through the use of the standard financial reporting package, as distributed by the Corporate Finance department, in accordance with the schedule provided. Ensure that divisional financial results are explained completely and accurately, with variances explained and areas of risk identified.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Life Sciences Financial reporting is in accordance with Canadian GAAP.
• Responsible for Cash Forecasting along with Hedging and mitigating any FX risks.
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.
• Developing and/or preparing specific financial analysis as assigned by the Director, Finance or General Manager for the effective management of the division and interpretation of results.
• Coordinate the filing of all necessary government reports and returns.

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 the financial reporting standards are applied consistently. Regularly review policies and procedures to develop an ATS best practice approach for the financial management of the company.
• Reviewing and assessing areas of business risk within the division, to develop policies to minimize or eliminate that risk where possible.
• Liaising with professional advisors on legal, audit and accounting matters as required.
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of company assets.

LEADERSHIP:

• Developing and managing a plan for ensuring that the financial reporting requirements and internal control requirements are met within the business unit.
• Developing, mentoring and cross-training personnel, not only to satisfy reporting and control requirements, but also to ensure proper succession planning
• Work with financial staff to set objectives and monitor performance throughout the year through the use of scorecards and performance appraisals.
• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Managers are required to be trained in HSE Due Diligence, Incident Reporting, Manager Emergency Evacuation Procedure, Shop Floor Safety Awareness, General WHMIS, Workplace Violence and Harassment, Environmental Awareness

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• A university degree or college diploma in business and/or accounting or equivalent business experience is required. Completion of a professional accounting designation (CPA) is also required.

Experience:

• A minimum of five years of cost accounting experience is required; preferably in a job shop manufacturing or construction environment using the percentage of completion method of accounting.
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with people at all levels of the organization both verbally and in written form.
• Advanced knowledge of an ERP system (preferably JD Edwards) and Excel are required.
• Work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment is mandatory
• Strong analytical, financial reporting and accounting skills as well a continuous improvement orientation are keys.
• Hands-on, detail oriented and able to consistently meet deadlines.

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

The Compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefit plans will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

A place to BELONG: We celebrate our uniqueness and ensure that all employees have equal opportunities for growth and development. We believe that unique experiences are essential for our success and innovation.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

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.

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.