The Role
Performs project and general ledger accounting, including margin analysis, cost-to-complete tracking, revenue recognition, forecasting, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, and GAAP compliance. Partners with project managers and business stakeholders on financial analysis, reporting, scheduling, and forecasting. Supports intercompany accounting, J-SOX activities, financial statement preparation, and ad hoc accounting projects.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
Who You Are
In this role, you would support the financial operations of FANUC Canada through a combination of project cost accounting and general ledger accounting responsibilities that help ensure accurate financial reporting and project performance. Your work would directly support project teams, finance leadership, and business operations by providing financial insights and maintaining the integrity of project and accounting data.
In this role, you would perform project margin analysis, monitor project costs to complete, support revenue recognition activities, assist with forecasting and scheduling efforts, and contribute to month-end close and financial reporting processes. You would also partner with internal stakeholders to provide reporting, analysis, and audit support while helping ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
Successful candidates will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while delivering quality results. Strong communication skills, analytical abilities, and a collaborative mindset will contribute to success in this role. If you are looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a dynamic finance organization, we encourage you to apply.
How It’s Done
- Perform monthly project accounting responsibilities including project margin analysis, project costs to complete, revenue recognition, warranty, inventory, operating expenses, and overall accuracy of project financials.
- Support project managers with project scheduling and forecast activities.
- Provide reporting, tracking, and financial analysis support to execution groups and management.
- Support related-party and intercompany accounting activities.
- Perform month-end close activities including journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, correcting entries, and financial reporting tasks.
- Ensure GAAP compliance through trial balance reviews, statement reviews, and accounting analysis.
- Support quarterly and annual financial statement package preparation and review.
- Respond to external auditor requests and provide required documentation.
- Support internal auditing activities related to J-SOX compliance.
- Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and financial analysis requests.
What You Need
- Minimum three years of related accounting experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent technical computer skills using Excel and other related tools.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality results.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Results-oriented approach with strong analytical capabilities.
- Willingness to work occasional extra time when required to meet special deadlines in response to customer requirements.
- Ability to perform primarily desk-based work and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
What Would Be Even Better
- BBA or BCom degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience with project accounting and cost accounting functions.
- Aptitude to learn and work with various financial systems and databases.
- Experience supporting financial reporting and audit activities.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, automation, or industrial environment.
It's Your Move
At FANUC Canada, we are driven by a deep respect for our people and a commitment to building a workplace dedicated to integrity and excellence. We believe that great careers are built through opportunity, growth, and collaboration—and we’re excited to invite talented individuals like you to explore what’s possible with us.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
Compensation:
FANUC Canada is seeking a qualified applicant for this Specialist role. The pay range for this position is CAD $68,000 - $95,000 per year. The pay range listed is based on both salary and other compensation, including bonuses and profit sharing, that an employee may be paid during their employment with FANUC Canada.
A compensation package offered to a successful applicant will ultimately be determined by consideration of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, an applicant’s geographic location, educational attainment, and level of experience.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
Skills Required
- Minimum three years of related accounting experience
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent technical computer skills using Excel and related tools
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
- Customer-focused mindset and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Results-oriented approach with strong analytical capabilities
- Willingness to work occasional extra time when required to meet special deadlines
- Ability to perform primarily desk-based work and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- BBA or BCom degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience with project accounting and cost accounting functions
- Aptitude to learn and work with various financial systems and databases
- Experience supporting financial reporting and audit activities
- Experience in a manufacturing, automation, or industrial environment
FANUC America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision insurance along with disability and life insurance. A wellness program is also described as part of the health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings program as part of the core package. Broader retirement supports such as pension and retirement allowance plans are also highlighted at the parent-company level as part of employee welfare initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and paid holidays are included as standard time-off benefits. Time off is also associated with positive work/life balance in at least one role-specific account.
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The Company
What We Do
FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Our team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales & marketing and training. On October 22, 2019, FANUC America hosted a Grand Opening of our new 461,000 square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in order to keep pace with the growing demand for robots and automation. Constructed and in full operation just one year after breaking ground, the new facility houses several departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing. FANUC now occupies over one million square feet of building space in Oakland County, Michigan. In 2021, FANUC America was named one of Michigan’s top workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the 10th consecutive year. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC America’s Hoffman Estates, IL regional office one of Illinois’ top workplaces.
