Group Accountant

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are VCNA St Marys part of Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

Summary/Job Scope:

The Group Accountant would be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with IFRS standards, and providing technical accounting guidance across the organization. This role combines deep accounting expertise with strategic financial analysis and cross-functional collaboration to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting and consolidation, liaising with external auditors and the VC Global Accounting team and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial statements
• Interact with internal and external auditors, banks and consultants to comply with tax and regulatory requirements and for quarterly reviews and year-end audits, and aligned with best practices;
• Provides technical accounting IFRS guidance and support to all company entities. This may include involvement in due diligence and other activities surrounding acquisitions/dispositions
• Oversees the accounting policies and procedures including the implementation of new accounting standards and resolution of complex accounting issues
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare accounting memos in accordance with IFRS
• Improve/Automate current accounting processes aiming to increase the quality and reliability of reports
• Perform financial analysis to support business strategy decisions, including monthly, quarterly and yearly analysis of Balance Sheet and Income Statement variations vs budget, prior periods, etc
• Develop and analyze business cases for new initiatives (from the accounting perspective)
• Work closely with other departments, including marketing, sales, finance, and operations, to align strategy with business capabilities and objectives.
• Provide analytical support to various teams in the development of business cases, new accounting standards (IFRS), and accounting assessments
• Communicate strategic insights and recommendations to executives and key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

•              Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

•              Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

•              Strong understanding of financial terms, economic models, market analyses and feasibility studies in the cement industry.

•              Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization.

•              Bilingual proficiency (English and Portuguese) would be considered an asset.

•              Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to employee groups, management at all levels of the company.

Note:

This job description may not cover all duties and requirements and may include additional tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more

• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Access to Employees Resource Groups (ERGs), including SheBuilds, which fosters mentorship, leadership development and community support for women at VCNA
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN) and 401K (U.S.)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range: $85,000 - $95,000 CAD

This posting is for a vacant position.

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!