Spec, Finance

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3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Specialist, Finance will act as a senior contributor within the newly established Controls and Financial Center of Excellence (CoE), driving global financial governance, strengthening internal controls, and leading high-impact finance initiatives that support the CFO agenda. This is a hands-on senior role for someone who thrives in a build-and-run environment, embraces both strategic and operational work, and takes full ownership of end-to-end delivery. The role involves influencing cross-functional stakeholders, translating complex financial and control topics into actionable insights for executive decision-making, and ensuring transformation initiatives move forward with discipline, quality, and compliance. The position is a permanent hybrid role, based in Sudbury or Toronto.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Business, or a related analytical discipline.
• 8–10 years of progressive professional experience in Engineering, Finance, Controlling, Accounting, Internal Controls, or Audit — ideally within a global, matrixed environment.
• Strong ownership and delivery focus — delivers complete, audit-ready outcomes, balancing quality, speed, compliance, and control.
• Collaborative and adaptable team player — flexible to changing priorities, builds trust across cultures, and contributes where the team needs support most.
• Cross-functional and executive-minded — effectively navigates Finance, Tax, IT, Procurement, HR, and Operations while engaging senior leaders and auditors with sound judgment.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional projects and transformation initiatives involving Finance, IT, Tax, Procurement, and/or Operations.
• Ability to translate complex financial and control topics into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations.
• Solid knowledge of IFRS, internal control frameworks (SOX), and governance principles (DoA, policies, and normative documents).

Nice To Haves

• Portuguese is a strong asset, given regular interaction with teams in Brazil.
• CPA, P.Eng, or PMP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as a PMO/CoE resource for cross-functional transformation projects (e.g., carve-outs, regulatory/legal requirements, system migrations, process redesign, and process mapping), building operating models, roadmaps, and cadences that keep initiatives moving despite organizational complexity.
• Take end-to-end ownership of assigned deliverables and adapt to shifting priorities, stepping in where the team needs support — this is a Center of Excellence role, not a fixed-scope position.
• Prepare executive-ready materials and represent Finance in SteerCo forums, translating technical topics into clear recommendations for senior leadership, the CFO organization, and internal/external auditors.
• Develop and maintain governance frameworks — Contribute to accounting policy topics (e.g., IFRS treatment, governance, complex commercial agreements such as joint ventures, lease contracts, and cost-sharing structures, etc.).
• Lead and coordinate strategic finance initiatives across Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Treasury, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Operations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and audit-ready execution.
• Coordinate with external advisors (Big 4 and consulting partners) on audits, benchmarks, and advisory workstreams.
• Design and deliver training programs to embed compliance awareness and process mastery across global teams.
• Mentor peers within the Controls and Financial Center of Excellence team and act as a trusted authority on governance and financial control matters.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior