Financial Analyst

About StackTeck Systems Limited

StackTeck, with over five decades of mold building innovation, is a leading source of high productivity tooling solutions for the injection molding industry. StackTeck supplies a wide range of injection molds and IML automation used to produce plastic parts in applications such as caps, closures, medical, PET preforms, and thinwall packaging; as well as complete system integrations including IML.

SUMMARY: We are looking for a motivated, analytical, and forward-thinking Financial Analyst to join our Finance team at our Brampton head office. They should have a strong foundation in accounting operations, an interest in technology, and the ambition to grow into a future leader. This is not a traditional accounting role focused solely on preparing financial reports and completing reconciliations. We are looking for someone who wants to understand how a business operates, challenge existing processes, take ownership of financial information, and help drive improvements across the organization. Reporting to Accounting Manager the successful candidate will gain exposure to group financial reporting, cash flow management, financial analysis, IFRS reporting, and business operations.

A significant part of this role will involve supporting Stack Teck’s transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in ERP implementation, financial system testing, data migration, process improvements, and the development of new reporting capabilities. This role will work in a hybrid model of 4 days on site and 1 day remotely.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Prepare monthly group financial reporting for Canadian and Mexican entities, including financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Take ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end adjustments.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unusual transactions.
• Analyze financial results, investigate unusual transactions, and identify significant variances using operational accounting knowledge.
• Support year-end financial reporting activities, including preparation of financial statement notes and supporting schedules.
• Research accounting matters and apply IFRS requirements, including preparing monthly IFRS 16 lease journal entries
• Work with members within and outside of the finance department to provide audit documentation to the external auditors as requested, and work with the Accounting Manager and Controller to respond to audit queries

2. Financial Analysis & Management Reporting

• Prepare weekly business performance reports covering orders, shipments, backlog, and invoicing.
• Analyze customer, order, and shipment trends to identify business performance drivers.
• Analyze shipped and unshipped jobs to assess the accuracy of revenue and cost of sales recognition and prepare other necessary adjusting journal entries.
• Preparation of schedule of sales promotion expenses as required.
• Supporting reconciliations of fixed asset, depreciation schedules, and weekly cashflow reporting as required

3. ERP Implementation & Digital Transformation

• Play an active role in Stack Teck’s Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management implementation alongside the Accounting Manager and Controller.
• Work with Finance, Operations, and external consultants on system testing, configuration, data migration, and process improvements.
• Validate financial data and ensure ERP reporting meets business and accounting requirements.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for key financial processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual reporting, improve data accuracy, and streamline processes using Excel, Power BI, and emerging technologies.

4.Treasury, Compliance & Other Accounting Activities

• Support cash management activities, including entering electronic payments and banking transactions to our banking platform.
• Review company credit card transactions and ensure appropriate expense classification.
• Support HST filings and other compliance activities.
• Take ownership of additional finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

This role is ideal for a professional looking for a well-rounded experience and with interest in implementing an ERP (Microsoft Dynamics 365, Finance & Supply Chain Management).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Requirements:

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline. A university degree is preferred.
• Preference given to active CPA students
• Approximately 3 years of progressive accounting experience including working knowledge of following:
  • Familiarity with end-to-end accounting operations and best practices.
  • Balance sheet account reconciliations including inventory.
  • IFRS experience.
  • Project accounting is an asset.
  • Strength in cost accounting principles (standard cost variances, absorption, contribution margin) is very desirable given the manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with large datasets, PivotTables, lookup functions, and financial analysis.
• Experience with Power BI is an asset.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or another ERP system is preferred.
• An interest in ERP implementation, process automation, data analytics, and financial technology.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Behavioral:

• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize and problem-solve in order to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills when communicating with internal parties, occasionally external parties.
• Willingness to continuously learn, inherent curiosity regarding processes and researching relevant topics.

The expected pay range for this role is $65,000 to $80,000 annually. Individual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, job-related factors, and shift worked.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), StackTeck will provide accommodation, accessible formats, and communication supports for the recruitment process upon request.

This posting is for an active vacancy within our organization.

In compliance with Ontario legislation, StackTeck discloses that we use AI-assisted note-taking tools during interviews for documentation purposes only. AI is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

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