Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (onsite)
Salary Range: $115,000 - 164,000 annually
Vacancy Type: Existing Position
Schedule: Full‑time
Travel: Minimal
As our next Finance Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering accurate financial information to Johnson Electric Corporate and external stakeholders. You will lead the accounting close for all Canadian entities, provide technical IFRS expertise, strengthen internal controls, and guide a high‑performing finance team. Your expertise in financial reporting, accounting policy, audit coordination, and process improvement will be essential in driving our success.
• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close for Canadian entities, ensuring accuracy and on‑time submissions.
• Review and analyze financial statements, intercompany accounts, accruals, and reserves; drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate external audits and internal audit requirements.
• Support Quarterly Balance Sheet Reviews and ensure timely follow‑up on actions.
• Serve as the IFRS and accounting policy expert; prepare technical memos and assess complex transactions.
• Ensure compliance with JE Global SOPs and statutory requirements; train internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve internal controls; identify risks and lead remediation plans.
• Support corporate/internal audit requests and close audit action items.
• Provide accurate financial information to Corporate Treasury and North America Tax teams.
• Support federal and provincial government grant applications.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting and reporting staff.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA, CA designation (required).
• 5–8 years of experience in financial reporting or accounting.
• Team management experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or automotive experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience working with multi‑currency and international environments is preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, manage multiple tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor‑CMS preferred).
• Power BI experience.
• Oracle FCCS consolidation experience.
• Passion for learning the business and enhancing financial processes.
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — we can’t wait to meet you!
What we offer:
Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
Please note: Johnson Electric may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools as part of our process.
Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team
Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.