Manager, Accounting

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Job Summary:

Oversee the general accounting function, primarily concerning the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the resultant financial statements. Responsible for the direct supervision of the general accounting staff, payroll clerks and accounts payable.

Responsibility:

• Provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain cost and profit estimates for new and existing product lines and generate monthly cost reports and trends.
• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results.
• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal control.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of the Five-Year Annual Business Plan.
• Ensure that all positions within the department are filled with the appropriate persons and correct product line.
• Ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and other Government filings are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Available for special corporate assignments as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required (or evidence of working towards).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) an asset.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in related field.
• Prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization
• Develop appropriate budgets and evaluate financial records
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed
• Ability to notify and report to senior management concerning any trends critical to organization’s performance
• Interact with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable accounting / financial software programs
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed

What Linamar Has to Offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but is not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us:

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.