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We are offering an exciting, newly created opportunity in Oakville ON for a driven accounting professional eager to expand their skills and responsibilities within a global manufacturing enterprise. With operations spanning Asia, Europe, and North America, our client’s business offers the scale, diversity, and innovation of an international market. We're seeking individuals with strong technical expertise, a hands-on mindset, and a passion for continuous learning to help shape the future of their finance team. If you're ready to make an impact and grow in a fast-paced, cross-cultural environment, we want to hear from you!

Primary Purpose of Position

This role will provide financial support and strategic advice to all global entities as required. The successful candidate will support, guide, and lead global accounting team members in developing and maintaining effective accounting systems. Responsibilities include general ledger mapping, month-end close processes, accounts payable and receivable management, financial reporting, annual audits, and compliance activities.

The role also involves reviewing and analyzing month-end reports, cash flow forecasts, and participating in the budgeting process. You will ensure accurate, timely, and insightful financial information is delivered to key stakeholders by leading, coaching, and performing tasks across global accounting and cost systems.

Additionally, the position may require involvement in internal control compliance initiatives and tax-related matters, while contributing to ongoing efforts to enhance data integrity and accuracy across the organization

Salary range: $150-$200K/year + bonus

What is in it for you?

· Be a part of a great team

· Dynamic global organization

· Opportunities for advancement

· Competitive compensation package including bonus

Key Responsibilities

1) Lead and coordinate month-end and year-end close processes across multiple global entities, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.

2) Provide support and oversight to subsidiary accounting teams, including training, process guidance, and performance monitoring.

3) Maintain and improve group-wide accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with IFRS/GAAP standards and internal controls.

4) Collaborate with regional teams to ensure accurate accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries, and to resolve accounting issues.

5) Oversee intercompany transactions and ensure proper eliminations and consolidation entries for global reporting.

6) Support the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and preparing necessary documentation.

7) Ensure compliance with local tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.

8) Drive improvements in financial systems, data integrity, and reporting efficiency, including ERP optimization and reporting automation.

9) Lead or support initiatives related to internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance.

10) Periodical travel is required to support different regional finance teams

11) Other responsibilities as required, including special projects as they arise.

What We’re Looking For - EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

a) Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, CPA designation is preferable.

b) 10 – 15 + years’ experience in a similar controller capacity, strong understanding of IFRS, US GAAP, Canada GAAP. Exposure to Europe country’s accounting standards is an asset.

c) Progressive cost accounting experience, with 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, an automotive business is preferable.

d) Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, Chinese is an asset.

e) Strong ownership, can do attitude

f) Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity and compatibility.

g) Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other tools.

h) Able to travel to Canada, USA, Europe and Mexico.

i) Required to have a G level driver’s License.

Company Overview:

ACCU-STAFF, our mission is to help organizations find the top Industry talent and to help people achieve their personal and professional goals through the growth of their careers. Our core values are the backbone of our business, which is how we guide our hiring process: we show excellence through results, lead with integrity and accountability, and exemplify competitive greatness.

We are honoured to be ranked among the Top 50 staffing and recruitment firms in Canada- out of nearly 30,000 firms nationwide. Forbes has recognized us as one of the Best in Canada across all three major categories:

• Best Executive Recruitment Firms

• Best Temporary Staffing Firms

• Best Professional Recruiting Firms

This recognition reflects our commitment to exceptional service, trusted partnerships, and consistently delivering top-tier talent solutions.