WHO WE ARE:
At Universal Rail Systems, our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion – safely and sustainably! We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right !

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Finance Manager, East Division

Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Finance & Accounting, the Finance Manager, East Division is responsible for the accounting functions and supervision of Finance Team members of the Eastern region of the Universal Rail group of companies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Day to Day Activities, % of Time: 40%

Ensure jobs are properly set up, maintained, and closed upon completion
Signing off on job set-ups, budgets, rate tables, change management documents and job closeouts
Month end review, adjustments, cost accruals and revenue recognition
Maintaining work files
Setting up and maintaining Job Rate Table(s)
Analyzing Over/Under Indirects and SG&A accounts
Margin and income statement variance analysis
Prepares and reviews general accounting entries
Coordinating billings via unit rate payment applications, milestone billings and/or force account submissions

Support, % of Time: 15%

Ad hoc and client cost reporting requirements as necessary
Support OC Manager, Project Manager, and Controller
Assist in collection of A/R
Manage the Payroll data captures and customer billing processes
Manage the DSO for the area to keep with in targets
Assist with bids, margins, RFI, RFP, and setting bill rates as required
Assist with AFE for Capital Purchases
Monthly detailed performance review to set critical financial focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements

People Management, % of Time: 15%

Management of the Finance team for the division including hiring, disciplining, and terminating
Direct Supervision of a team of Project Accountants, Job Cost Administrators, AR Administrators
Regular activities include approving overtime or time off, approving and signing expenses, assigning and responsible for work completion and quality
Mentor staff providing feedback and developing succession plans for team
Annual and mid-year reviews for employees

Reporting, % of Time: 20%

Monthly detailed performance review to set critical financial focus for the current month, month end activities within the area to ensure accurate and timely cutoff and statements
Prepare executive reports, operating center's P&L, and Income Statements for all business lines in the area on a monthly basis
Providing cost analysis and reports to measure actual to planned job progress for forecasting
Annual budgets process for each operating center
Monthly reforecast
Business cases on an ad hoc basis

Process & System, % of Time: 10%

Contribute to process improvement initiatives
Understand and monitor the use of the ERP and others to ensure that they are capturing and reporting the data required for all user groups
Assist in the development and maintenance of the ERP as updates and changes to the business environment evolve to ensure the ERP will continue to work in an effective and efficient manner

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

College Diploma or University Degree
Professional designation preferred

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

10+ years relevant work experience
5+ years supervisory experience
Proven proficiency within a senior level accounting or finance function
Proven proficiency and demonstrable experience within an accounting or finance function within an industrial contracting company
Professional accounting experience including job costing, financial analysis, and financial reporting
Knowledge and understanding of sales agreements and contracts
Proficiency with computerized accounting software programs, preferably Sage 300 (Accpac) or CMiC
Advanced Excel

ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Superior organizational and communication skills
Ability to deal with change in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills
Able to work independently and in a team
Multi-tasking, adaptability, and adherence to deadlines
Excellent analysis and critical thinking skills
Supervisory experience including the training and mentoring of others
Conflict management and negotiations

Universal Rail Systems Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company events
Dental care
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
Life insurance
On-site parking
Paid time off
RRSP match
Store discount

Flexible language requirement:

French not required

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

Bolton, ON L7E 3B5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

How do you approach collaborating with project managers to achieve financial goals?
Which designations do you currently hold?
Which construction/industrial companies have you worked for?

Education:

Secondary School (required)

Experience:

supervisory: 5 years (required)

Language:

,read and write exceptionally well in English? (required)

Licence/Certification:

Class G drivers license (required)

Willingness to travel:

25% (required)

Work Location: In person

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