Finance Manager - Halton Hills, Canada

About the role

The Finance Manager, Canada provides financial and analytical support for the assigned country/region. This role is responsible for leading a team of five, including two Senior Accountants and three AR, Credit, and Collections specialists, and ensuring the team operates effectively and in alignment with business objectives. The role is accountable for monthly financial reporting in accordance with U.S. and local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), supporting the annual budgeting process, quarterly financial forecasts, KPI reporting, local statutory reporting, and ad hoc financial analysis. The Finance Manager partners closely with Commercial, Operational, and Functional stakeholders to support sound business decision‑making and financial discipline. Serving as the overall financial authority for the country, this role plays a key part in ensuring reporting accuracy, regulatory compliance, efficient processes, and continuous improvement. Essential Functions: Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow, to support business decision-making. Support the timely execution of the monthly financial close process in accordance with U.S. GAAP, local GAAP, and internal Signode policies and procedures. Assist with local statutory reporting requirements and support external audits and tax filings in coordination with corporate and external advisors. Maintain appropriate documentation to support government, internal, and external audit requirements. Support business planning activities, including preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Provide periodic financial performance updates, including analysis of variances versus plan and forecast. Assist with internal KPI calculations and reporting. Provide financial analysis and operational insight to Commercial, Operational, and Functional leaders to support cost management, profitability, and performance improvement. Analyze costs, expenses, and operational drivers to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency. Support capital expenditure planning by assisting with business case preparation, spend tracking, and financial analysis. Identify opportunities to simplify financial processes, improve internal controls, and enhance reporting efficiency. Support standardization of procedures and effective use of financial systems and tools in alignment with Signode practices. Provide financial support during the integration of newly acquired businesses into Signode's reporting and control frameworks. Foster strong working relationships across functions to support collaboration and shared accountability. Mentor or guide junior finance or accounting staff as needed. Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on service, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. Education: Bachelor's degree in finance / accounting. Master's degree and/or certificated accountant designation a plus.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or operations-focused environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience with financial consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion) preferred
• Experience working with integrated ERP systems, D365 a plus
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements; SOX exposure a plus
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
• Effective communicator with the ability to partner cross-functionally
• Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.
• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal savvy
• Sense of Urgency
• Conceptual Ability
• Team Building
• Problem Solving
• Process Management
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• The Company does not sponsor for employment-based visas for this position now or in the future.
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement
• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Signode is committed to providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants, including providing reasonable accommodations during our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accomm

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