Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Unifin International, a division of Wabtec Canada Inc., is a business unit within Wabtec Components’ Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions (HTES) team.  Originally founded in the 1920‘s, Unifin International is an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets.  Our primary business is within North America, but it reaches worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants, to growing renewable energy power grids.

Who will you be working with?

Working with the local Unifin finance team you’ll interact daily with both on-site staff as well as various stakeholders of the Cardinal business including operations, logistics and sales team members.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Unifin International accounting team, you will be responsible for all accounting related to the Cardinal Pumps division of Unifin International.  You will be a partner with the Unifin Business Unit Controller in providing controllership leadership, ensuring SOX compliance and timely financial reporting for the business.  Month end closing and forecasting will be key areas of contribution.

What do we want to know about you?

• Completion of a Post-Secondary program (preferably in Accounting); CPA or pursuing an asset;
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ related experience in accounting; manufacturing accounting experience highly valued;
• Ability to work independently, within a team and across multiple departments;
• Desire to learn, develop and earn opportunities for greater responsibilities;
• Must have the ability to commute to the London Ontario manufacturing site.

What will your typical day look like?

Business partner to Finance controller:

• Provide and interpret financial information/data to support business decisions;
• Support the financial and strategic planning & analysis including development of budget;
• Ensure accounting accuracy and producing reliable and timely financial statements monthly.

Financial reporting support for all areas of financial operations including:

• Primary finance and accounting lead for Cardinal manufacturing plant;
• Month end closing, forecast variance analysis and reporting;
• High level weekly information including key business metrics;
• Forecasting and management of accounts;
• All ERP-related processes.

Cash Management support:

• Cash management including cash reporting;
• Maximization of cash from operations.

Compliance work support:

• SOX reporting;
• All audit & tax compliance, working with Wabtec corporate tax team;
• Compliance with US GAAP accounting;
• Leadership on account reconciliation reviews & open item resolution.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits plan including vacation, health, dental and retirement plans.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.  Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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