Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager 

Job Summary  

As a member of the Plant Operating Committee (POC), you will provide financial guidance to the facility and 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.    

Responsibilities 

• Support, Foster, Promote and Demonstrate Linamar’s Core Values and Leadership Behaviors.  

• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction by maximizing facility/department Performance Indicators to align to Linamar’s Stepping Stool of Success Strategy.  

• Provide daily, 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 regular cost reports and trend analysis.  

• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results.  

• Participate in Plant Operating Committee meetings to communicate financial results and progress towards goals and objectives  

• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.  

• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal control.  

• Co-ordinate and lead the preparation of the annual budget, Five-Year Annual Business Plan, and the rolling forecast.  

• Ensure the monthly financial statements at the facility are prepared on time and are free of material misstatements.  

• Ensure that all positions within the department are filled with the appropriate persons.  

• 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.  

• Ensure that employee evaluations are conducted on or before the due date.  

• Participate in and provide financial guidance to support the facility's new business quotation process.  

• Other duties as assigned 

Academic/Educational Requirements  

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is required; or equivalent expertise gained through professional experience, training, or certifications. 

 Required Skills/Experience  

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in a related field.   

• Prepare financial summaries and interpret the financial health of the 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 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 not limited