Finance Administrator

About the role

A.W. Chesterton Company is seeking a Finance Administrator for its Burlington, Ontario office. The company has a 140-year history of developing industrial sealing solutions and supporting customers worldwide. This position sits within a well-established finance function that handles accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, systems, tax, and treasury work. It is a hands-on opportunity for someone who wants to grow in a collaborative environment with flexibility and strong team support.

Role overview

The Finance Administrator will contribute to day-to-day financial management for Chesterton Canada, helping ensure compliance with local accounting standards and U.S. GAAP requirements. The role includes supporting cost accounting, general ledger activities, payroll processing, tax filings, treasury tasks, internal controls, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. The position also works closely with sales and operations teams, including purchasing and manufacturing, and supports internal audit preparation and asset protection controls.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with financial close activities, reporting, and analysis in line with AWC Finance procedures and both local and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Support cost review work to confirm product standard costs, manufacturing cost accuracy, and variance tracking.
• Contribute to the preparation of annual operating budgets.
• Create and maintain financial procedures for Canada operations.
• Help preserve data accuracy in ERP and Windows-based systems used for finance, inventory, purchasing, and operational processes, including helping train users and drafting procedures when needed.
• Partner closely with operational teams such as purchasing and manufacturing, and step in to support other functions as required.
• Prepare reports, monitor expenses and sales, and assist with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and internal audit readiness.
• Support internal controls designed to protect company assets.

Experience and qualifications

• A university degree in finance or equivalent practical experience is required.
• 0 to 2 years of experience in finance is preferred.
• Prior finance experience is an asset, though it is not mandatory.
• Strong working knowledge of managerial and financial accounting processes and tasks is expected.
• Ability to deliver financial reports and month-end or period-end closings on time.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders across internal and external teams.
• Regular collaboration with Canada Operations, U.S. Finance, U.S. Operations, and U.S. IT is part of the role.
• The work is broad in scope and may require original thinking and problem-solving.

Working conditions

This is an onsite role based in Burlington, Ontario. The work environment is a typical office setting with moderate noise from equipment such as printers and nearby traffic. The role may occasionally require standing, walking, sitting, speaking, hearing, reaching with arms and hands, and maintaining close visual focus.

Compensation and other details

The expected annual salary range is CAD 58,000 to CAD 63,000, with the final offer depending on the candidate’s skills, experience, location, and the scope and level of the position.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The employer follows equal opportunity hiring practices and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available during the application or hiring process on a case-by-case basis. Applicants who exceed the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply, as suitable profiles may also be kept on file for future opportunities.