<p><strong>Finance Business Partner – Guelph, Ontario (in office)</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Are you a newly designated CPA (or on the verge of finishing) and ready to take the next step out of public practice? This role is a great opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills in a supportive, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact — without sacrificing your work–life balance. As a <strong>Finance Business Partner</strong> on our team, you’ll gain exposure to complex and interesting transactions, contribute to process improvements, and see the direct results of your work on business decisions. You’ll also enjoy a culture that values your growth while respecting your time outside of the office.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Build and prepare financial statements and reports to support financial management and decision making.</li><li>Ensure accurate allocation of costs through careful analysis.</li><li>Respond to third party (banks, auditor, tax, insurance, benefits providers) inquiries as needed.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and KPIs, providing clear and insightful variance explanations.</li><li>Handle a variety of accounting tasks and complex transactions that keep things running smoothly.</li><li>Support and collaborate with team members, offering leadership when needed.</li><li>Jump in on special projects and provide coverage during peak periods, gaining exposure to new areas of finance.</li></ul>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Trade Deductions Analyst to join our team in Markham, Ontario. In this role, you will play a critical part in managing customer deductions, investigating discrepancies, and improving processes to minimize errors. This position requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze and process customer deductions, including post audits, for small to moderately sized accounts, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.<br>• Conduct collection calls to address outstanding balances and resolve payment discrepancies.<br>• Investigate and resolve deductions related to short payments, such as shortages, damages, and pricing errors.<br>• Research and address deductions linked to customer fines, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to find solutions.<br>• Engage with customers, brokers, and supervisors to resolve complex issues effectively and efficiently.<br>• Communicate with brokers, clients, and customers to address unauthorized deductions, including requesting repayments and identifying trends to prevent future occurrences.<br>• Drive process improvements to streamline workflows, reduce administrative costs, and minimize deduction volumes.<br>• Utilize sales queries and promotional data to validate and apply deductions accurately in internal systems.
