Finance Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting for ATS’s India-based operations, including the Global Advancement Centre and IWK India.

This role ensures that financial information is accurate, timely, and compliant with local regulations and global reporting standards. As a key member of the Finance leadership team, the Financial Controller will provide strategic financial advisory support to senior management, oversee core accounting and reporting processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across financial operations.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Professional accounting designation (CA, CPA, CMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in public accounting or in a multinational environment.
• Strong experience with ERP systems (JDE or SAP required); exposure to BlackLine and OneStream is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and ensure accuracy under pressure.
• Strong analytical, financial, and technical accounting skills.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Skilled in simplifying and streamlining complex processes.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Direct month-end close for India operations and other assigned business units; analyze and present results to management.
• Manage general ledger, balance sheet, and income statement schedules, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee regulatory and tax reporting requirements for India.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls environment in line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Partner with senior executives on budget ownership, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead the annual operating plan process for India operations.
• Oversee invoicing, monitor and approve payment runs, and review work performed by the Accountant role.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation in finance and reporting.
• Enhance management reporting to improve financial insights for senior leadership.
• Support internal and external audits as required.
• Collaborate with Corporate IT and business partners on financial systems and reporting needs.
• Assist with special projects, ad hoc analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to the ATS Code of Business Conduct and all health and safety standards.
  
  

About ATS

ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world’s most successful companies. ATS uses its extensive knowledge base and global capabilities in custom automation, repeat automation, automation products and value-added services, including pre-automation and after-sales services, to address the sophisticated manufacturing automation systems and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences, food & beverage, transportation, consumer products, and energy. Founded in 1978, ATS employs over 6,000 people at more than 50 manufacturing facilities and over 75 offices in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and China. The Company’s shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol ATS.

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