Lead, Financial Reporting

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. 

 

Job Description

Benefits:

Compensation: $96,000 to $115,000  
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.

MAJOR DUTIES:
The Lead Financial Reporting will be a key team member within the Reporting and Compliance team supporting the Cambridge Life Sciences Systems business (>$500M revenue). This role combines technical accounting expertise with strong execution, with primary responsibility for overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.
The Lead will own the month-end close and reporting processes, ensure financial integrity and compliance with IFRS and SOX, and provide meaningful insights to support business decision-making. This role will partner closely with business leaders, Corporate Finance, and auditors, while driving process improvements and strengthening the control environment.
The role reports into the Manager Financial reporting & compliance and be based out of Cambridge. 

 

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ACCOUNTING
• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes
• Monthly reconciliation of any B/S accounts associated with the business unit.
• Developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives with respect to the finance processes within the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
• Responsible for ensuring that the Cambridge Systems Division financial reporting is in accordance with IFRS.
• Responsible for preparing audit working papers on a quarterly basis, ensuring that all accounts are reconciled.
• Intercompany reconciliations and reporting & assisting with other monthly corporate reporting
• Assisting with cash forecasting & Forecast foreign cash flows for determination of hedge settlement

INTERNAL CONTROL, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
• Ensure adherence to IFRS and SOX
• Own the design, implementation, and ongoing effectiveness of financial controls
• Review and challenge existing processes to ensure robust, scalable controls
• Providing early warning of business and financial risks along with opportunities to allow accurate, timely information for business decisions.
• Reviewing and assessing areas of business risk within the division, and, working with the Manager Financial Reporting & Compliance to develop policies to minimize or eliminate that risk where possible
Others
• Ensuring any financial risks are mitigated (credit/FX/transfer pricing/taxes) & building in cost of financing & EDC costs to any bids
• Supporting Financial planning and budgeting processes
• Identify and implement automation and standardization opportunities
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and oversight to Senior financial analysts and Coops within the Reporting and Compliance team

Additional Information

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
• Degree in Finance or Accounting. 
• CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.

Experience & Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization, both verbally and in writing.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting, reporting, or audit experience
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred) and Microsoft Outlook
• Superior Excel skills: Pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas, modelling, etc. 
• Ability to determine relevant information for the target audience to provide informational requirements in a meaningful manner.
• Must be hands-on, detail-oriented, able to consistently meet deadlines 
• Strong organizational, planning, time management and problem-solving skills. 
• Highly motivated, dependable, and customer-focused team player
• Independent and able to work with minimal supervision and guidance in a team-oriented work environment

Health and Safety

• Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. 
• Demonstrate leadership in Health, Safety and Environment compliance. 
• Hold team members accountable for health, safety and environmental compliance as part of the annual performance review process. 
• Ensure that the requirements of the health, safety and environment management system are implemented and maintained. 
• Carry out hazard assessments, inspections, and audits as required by legislative framework and/or corporate requirements. 
• Ensure that training is provided to all departmental employees are per established in the training matrix. 
• Implement appropriate corrective measures for unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. 
• Ensure that appropriate equipment, materials and protective devices are provided and maintained in safe condition. 
• Provide information, instruction and supervision to employees. 
• Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstances for the protection of employees. 
• Attend HSE Due Diligence for Management training sessions. 

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 .

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