Wakefield Canada Inc. is an industry leading Canadian company that manufactures, distributes and markets category-leading products for the automotive, commercial heavy-duty, and industrial markets including Castrol, the #1 brand of passenger car motor oil in Canada, and the “Super Clean” cleaner-degreaser brand.

Wakefield Canada Inc. has an opportunity for a SENIOR ACCOUNTANT. This role is responsible for the preparation of financial reporting within Wakefield. The responsibility includes management of all data collection processes, reconciliation of variances, resolution of issues identified within specific accounts.  

In this role you will:

• Perform month end close and journal entry preparation.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring assigned assets and liabilities are fairly stated.
• Prepare financial statement working papers, analysis and commentary.
• Proactively identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and business enhancements though analysis and other business insights.
• Proactively coordinate assigned aspects of financial reporting, developing a sound understanding overall business operations, underlying areas of GAAP and budget assumptions, ensuring results are fairly stated and can be clearly explained.
• Responsible for development of efficient, effective processes and supporting systems to capture and report on assigned Wakefield financial information.
• Prepare variance analysis (actual vs. budget and actual vs. forecast) and coordinate investigation and resolution into discrepancies with appropriate department managers.
• Develop and deliver accurate and timely internal financial and performance reports based on business requirements to support effective departmental management and ensure responsible fiscal management.
• Develop and deliver external financial reports based on external stakeholder requirements (government, bank, other stakeholders, etc.).
• Actively partner with business units to understand reporting requirements and ongoing business activities, insight used to adjust financial reporting/analysis to meet changing business needs, while ensuring the optimal accounting for each business activity
• Proactively identify trends and challenges before they occur, recommending solutions and then implementing them.
• Build and maintain trust-based external stakeholder relations
• Provide back-up for team members and General Accounting Manager as required for vacation periods or absences.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a subject matter expert in all aspects of assigned accountabilities, ability to synthesize a detailed understanding of the issues/results into a concise message for management.
• Has advanced spreadsheet, data warehouse management and reporting capabilities
• Has strong multi-tasking and prioritizing abilities to meet time sensitive deadlines and fluctuating work demands.
• Has the ability to anticipate problems and proactively resolve situations before they become larger scale issues.
• Has superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex concepts or information.
• Is detail oriented with strong analytical skills, accuracy, and organization
• Has a professional attitude together with a drive to get things done through collaboration and teamwork.
• Is flexible and able to make independent decisions quickly.
• Has a high aptitude for learning new concepts and staying current in an ever changing environment.
• Can understand business operations and demonstrate value through partnerships within the organization.

We would love it if you have:

• University Degree in Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline with CPA designation or designation in progress
• 5 - 7 years accounting experience with at least 2 to 4 years strong financial reporting experience.

Now the real important stuff… What’s in it for you?

• A full-time, permanent position with a very competitive total compensation package, commensurate with experience.
• Amazing group benefit coverage available to you on the first day on the job, with an additional $1000/year for mental wellness.
• 6% bi-weekly employer contribution to company pension plan. 
• $400 annual fitness/wellness reimbursement for things like gym memberships, a personal trainer, weight loss programs, running clinics, golf lessons etc.
• Covered cost of professional dues in support of continued personal development.
• Vacation, floater and community days.
• Working for a company that is an active contributor to charities including Canadian Tire Jump Start, Sick Kids Hospital, Daily Bread Food Bank and Women’s Habitat.
• A fun, exciting work environment that loves to celebrate our amazing team. We have BBQs, ticket giveaways for sporting events, Holiday parties and other celebrations, food and ice cream trucks, lunch and learns and much, much more.   

At Wakefield Canada Inc., we are dedicated to inclusion and collaborative work. It’s important to us that we have a diverse team with a variety of skills and abilities from the top down. Everyone’s diversity inspires creativity and drives innovation in our organization. We are committed to building a team that is representative of different backgrounds and perspectives, and we encourage applications from all candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada.

Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process. If you require special assistance or accommodation, please contact Human Resources at 416.252.5511.