NFI is a leading global bus manufacturer of mass mobility solutions under the brands New Flyer® (heavy-duty transit buses), MCI® (motor coaches), Alexander Dennis Limited (single and double-deck buses), Plaxton (motor coaches), ARBOC® (low-floor cutaway and medium-duty buses), and NFI Parts™. NFI currently offers the widest range of sustainable drive systems available, including zero-emission electric (trolley, battery, and fuel cell), natural gas, electric hybrid, and clean diesel. In total, NFI supports its installed base in our buses and coaches around the world. Further information is available at www.nfigroup.com.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Work closely with the Group Internal Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting for the North American Bus and Coach business unit of NFI Group.
• A Key member of the Transactions Team in ensuring that deadlines for submitting month-end, quarter-end and year-end results are met and that NFI Group policies and processes prepare results.
• Support the Group Internal Accounting leadership in developing and implementing standardized Group accounting policies and processes.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform recurring monthly tasks and journal entries to assist the Group Internal Accounting team in financial close.
• Work closely with Accounting Transactions Team Supervisor and Group Internal Accounting Manager to ensure deadlines are met.
• Support and interact with various functional groups within Finance and Operations.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and account analysis.
• Maintain general ledger accounts with a high degree of accuracy.
• Assist in process standardization and system implementation projects.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Completion of a business degree/diploma or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Completing a professional accounting designation or enrolling in an accounting program (CPA) is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Prior experience in a finance/accounting function
• Analytical problem solver with capabilities to work within a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong MS Excel skills and ability to learn new systems.
• Experience with Oracle is considered an asset.

0 - 5% of travel is required in this position.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package.
• A continuous learning environment.
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company.
• NFI Group has been named a Manitoba Top Employer for 2020, the tenth since the competition was established in 2007.
• Employee social committee organizes numerous events throughout the year, including summer barbecues, holiday festivities, sporting events and tournaments, and much more.
• Ongoing employee development through a variety of in-house training initiatives along with tuition subsidies for courses at outside institutions.

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at www.nfigroup.com, www.newflyer.com, www.mcicoach.com, www.nfi.parts, www.alexander-dennis.com, www.arbocsv.com, and www.carfaircomposites.com.