Accounting and Controls Analyst Job Burlington area,Ontario Canada,Accounting

Eaton’s PCS division is currently seeking an Accounting and Controls Analyst to join the team. This is a hybrid role that can be based in one of the following locations:
Calgary, AB;
Edmonton, AB;
Delta, BC; or Burlington, ON.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $69000 - $87000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

The Accounting and Controls Analyst is part of the Regional Controller team for the PCS - CAN Division. This role plays a crucial role in a company's financial management and internal control processes.

Primary responsibilities involve ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with Accounting standards and regulations, and implementing effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

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Responsibilities Include:

Financial Reporting: Support preparation of financial statements, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) adherence, local statutory/tax compliance, and other relevant accounting standards.
Internal Controls: Implement and monitor control procedures to minimize the risk of errors, fraud, and financial misstatements. May involve regularly reviewing and improving internal processes, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and participating in periodic internal audits.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and reporting requirements. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and help the company adapt to new requirements.
Finance Operations: Support Site Finance Leader actions including all closing and accounting activities.
Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. This analysis can provide valuable insights into the company's financial health and help management make informed decisions.
Collaboration: Work with and communicate financial information effectively between operations and global support centers. Partner with operations to drive actions discovered through data analysis.
Process Improvement: Identified opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency. Suggest and implement improvements to reporting methods, financial systems, and automation tools. Participate in MESH trainings and comply with policies and procedures at their site.

What will make you successful?

A successful candidate combines strong analytical capabilities with a deep understanding of business ethics and internal control best practices to ensure financial accuracy. You are highly detail-oriented and self-motivated, effectively managing multiple priorities while delivering timely, high-quality results. You translate complex financial concepts into clear, concise insights, enabling effective collaboration with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic)

Qualifications:

University degree in Accounting, Finance or related field from an accredited institution
Minimum 3 years of varied accounting/finance experience
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
No relocation provided. This role requires working onsite (hybrid schedule) at one of the following Eaton locations:
Calgary, AB;
Edmonton, AB;
Delta, BC; or Burlington, ON.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA designation (completed or in progress)
Oracle experience
Data analytics and reporting experience, including Advanced Excel skills, Power BI and…