Finance Manager Growing Robotics Company

Company Name: Omron Automation - Americas
Location: Canada
Posted by:

Linda Pretet

Linda Pretet

Robotics and Industrial Automation Talent Acquisition Manager at Omron Automation - Americas

Expand your finance skill set and gain insight into a fascinating industry! Omron Automation Americas is a global leader in the design and provision of industrial automation solutions with a wide-ranging portfolio of innovative technologies (think robots, machine vision, controllers and the like).

Position Summary

Reporting to the Vice President, Omron Canada Inc., this position is responsible for leading the company's financial and accounting policies, systems and processes, tax and regulatory requirements, processes and controls, ongoing financial modeling and annual business plan. Provide indirect Leadership to the Canadian based Sales Operations group.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:

Financial Accounting

• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Ensure that all statutory requirements of the organization are met and ensure filings are completed in a timely manner
• Prepare all supporting information for audits and liaise with the Audit Committee and external auditors as necessary
• Oversee the completion and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions provided through corporate finance
• Oversee the financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash provided through corporate accounting
• Reconcile bank and investment accounts
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with company policy
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Prepare annual returns in a timely manner as appropriate
• Liaise with Corporate Finance, Finance Committee and/or Audit Committee as appropriate
  
  • Assist with financial reporting as required at Board meetings and Annual General Meetings
  • Provide Sales financial reporting for the Canadian Sales Leadership team.
• Manage the Finance aspect of various preferred customer agreements
  

Leadership

• Develop Finance team goals that are fully aligned with the company's goals
• Provide coaching, guidance and support, set professional development plans to assist employees to reach their full potential through the Performance Management process.
• Ensure the corporate Finance and Accounting team delivers the highest standard of departmental, cross departmental, teamwork and customer service for the Canadian business
  

Management Reporting

• Responsible for Financial Management Reporting for the Company
• Ensure financial management reporting processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the business
• Develop and prepare a monthly Management Reporting Package
• Present monthly and year-to-date financials with accompanying analysis of results
• Develop regular reporting and analysis, including key metrics reports, and conduct ad hoc financial analysis as required
  
  

Budget and Financial Modelling

• Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation, and prepare the annual budget in consultation with OCI Vice President and America's Finance Vice President
• Assist the Regional Sales Managers with the preparation of annual budgets
• Lead the annual business plan development and budgeting process
• Lead the quarterly outlook process
• Provide ongoing financial modeling and analysis expertise to business partners
• Lead the financial modeling and analysis to support the development of long term strategic initiatives and business plans.
  
  

Project management accounting

• Maintain financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates management reports
• Ensure that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with contract agreements
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on the financial activity of individual projects
  

Risk management

• Monitor risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized
• Maximize income where possible and appropriate
  

Office administration

• Oversee the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments
  
  

Education, Experience, Competencies & Qualifications Required

Education: University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Commerce, or Business

Management/Administration

Professional Designation: Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified

Management Accountant

Experience: 10 years working knowledge in accounting and finance with at least 5 years

leadership/management experience

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Sound knowledge of financial compliance and regulations
• Experience with strategy development and implementation
• Exceptional Interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively within time constraints
• Knowledge of Financial and ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Able to communicate effectively and lead others through change and new strategic initiatives
  
  

Behavioral Profile

• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results
• Solve Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

• Seniority level

  Associate

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Job function

  FinanceSales

• Industries

  Industrial Automation