Join Our Team as an Accountant at Johnson Electric! Location: Ancaster, ON, Canada (onsite) Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept It: As our next Accountant, you’ll be at the forefront of managing the financial reporting and internal controls that support the operations of our Ancaster plant. Your expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and compliance will be crucial to ensuring timely and accurate financial insights that drive operational excellence. Why You’ll Love Working Here: • A key role with visibility across operations, finance, and leadership • Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives • Work in a dynamic environment with a balance of office and plant-floor exposure • Collaborate with internal and external auditors and global finance teams • Competitive compensation and career development pathways • Strong culture of integrity, precision, and results What You’ll Be Doing: • Conduct full cycle month-end closings (AR, AP, Inventory, Fixed Assets) on a 2-day close cycle • Maintain financial controls, reporting systems, and ensure compliance with internal policies and IFRS standards • Prepare and analyze financial statements, KPIs, and variance reports for senior management • Submit financials to parent company and maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations • Coordinate physical inventory counts and align with book valuations • Develop ad hoc models to support other departments (materials, HR, engineering, operations) • Liaise with auditors and corporate officers during external and internal audits • Monitor production metrics, scrap, machine and labor efficiencies, and implement cost control initiatives What We’re Looking For: • Professional accounting designation (CPA preferred) • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment • Deep understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Bonus Points If You Have: • Experience working under IFRS standards • Familiarity with cost control systems and continuous improvement processes • Previous exposure to ERP systems and sub-ledger management • Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office How to Apply: Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com – We can’t wait to meet you! What We Offer: Johnson Electric offers talented people like you the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, surrounded by some of the most dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues you will find anywhere. Of course, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and far more than that, we offer you a culture driven by our values and designed to ensure that our most important asset—our people—can flourish. Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Johnson Electric is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process. Come join our global, inclusive & diverse team Our purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do. About Johnson Electric Group The Johnson Electric Group is a global leader in electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related electro-mechanical components. It serves a broad range of industries, including Automotive, Smart Metering, Medical Devices, Business Equipment, Home Automation, Ventilation, White Goods, Power Tools, and Lawn & Garden Equipment. The Group is headquartered in Hong Kong and employs over 35,000 individuals in 22 countries worldwide. Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 179). Join our Talent Community!
