Senior Accountant – Bilingual English & Spanish in Oakville, Ontario

Job Family: Finance

Req ID: 415213

We are looking for Sr. Accountant to join our team at Innomotics – A Siemens Business.

Your change engine.

Motors and drives are our business, redefining reliable motion from check-time per day to uptime per lifecycle, from simply on/off to everything smart in between. Our most powerful engine: more than 15,000 dedicated experts, doers, colleagues. For them, engineering the future means keeping businesses in motion – in e-motion. We are the “we” in power – and we can empower you.

15,000 and counting.

Are you looking for the stability of an established global player with the lean, innovative spirit of a mid-size hidden champion? That’s us! Are you looking to shape entire industries with a future-proof portfolio of more sustainable, energy efficient solutions? Deal, let’s go!

The role.

The Senior Accountant has ownership of month end close, including journals, reconciliations, reporting, as well as identifying issues and proposing solutions, standardizing processes, and procedures with an efficiency demeanor. Strong analysis and interpersonal skills will make you a valued member of this team, supporting a growing business. This role will report directly to the Regional Head of Accounting and is hybrid/remote.

Responsibilities :

• Support the HoA of Innomotics Americas with the application and implementation of approved accounting policies in line with respective legal/regulatory requirements (i.e., IFRS) and Siemens Financial Reporting Guideline (i.e., FRGs).

• Support the HoA Innomotics Americas with compliance with accounting, tax, treasury, and regulations.

• Prepare, coordinate, and assist in annual statutory and group financial statements and footnote disclosures for its major entities.

• Review and approve financial statement impacting postings (manual journal entries) and balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Perform various analytical procedures to identify and resolve risks to the financial statements.

• Continuously strive for process efficiency while maintaining or increasing quality through automation and continuous process improvements.

• Assist in assessing and implementing reporting system changes as required due to global or local changes in regulations or operational improvements.

• Support that the entity’s internal controls are in place and that testing is completed and documented, aligns with regulations, collaborates with internal and external auditors.

• Collaborate effectively with internal (e.g., GBS, CF Rs, Headquarter, Tax, Segments) and external partners (e.g., external auditors).

• Conduct research and analysis on accounting treatment (i.e., revenue recognition, leases, etc.) to offer insight on financial statements.

• Complete ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis, as well as special projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

Your profile.

• BS/BA in finance / accounting or related discipline, or advanced degree, where required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of experience in a complex corporate accounting environment with a strong understanding and use of IFRS or local GAAP accounting principles.

• Previous experience in addressing and resolving non-routine and complex technical issues to timely and satisfactory conclusions, including working with management.

• Ability to scope, assess, and implement new technologies to automate or digitalize legacy processes.

• Prior track record in change management and continuous process improvements.

• Proficiency in large ERP systems (i.e., Oracle, SAP, etc.) and MS365 applications.

• Strong appreciation for the importance of ensuring accuracy in all levels of financial reporting.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, adapt to change, communicate expectations, adhere to deadlines while managing multiple projects simultaneously.

• Results-driven and detail-oriented with a high degree of attention to detail.

• Passion for continued self-development through continuous learning and training efforts

• Self-driven, achieve goals, and work independently as well as collaborate in teams or functional groups.

• This position may need <5% travel; work location and setup are flexible.

• Must be Bilingual – English and Spanish, verbal and written

• CPA or CPA designation is preferred.

What we offer.

At Innomotics, we are committed to an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our company’s success. We apply lean principles and seek to continually improve our processes and customers’ experience.

Why you’ll love working at #TeamInnomotics

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications

• Medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage, first day of employment

• Matching 401(k) (immediate employer match)

• Competitive paid time off plan, paid holidays, and floating holidays

• Career development opportunities

• Education and tuition reimbursement programs available

• Flexibility to work remote a few days a week

• Paid parental leave

Who designs your future? You do.

Make your mark in our exciting world. #JoinReliableMotion #TeamInnomotics

As an equal-opportunity employer we are happy to consider applications from individuals with disabilities.

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