Job Summary:
This position is responsible for supporting the daily financial and accounting activities of the plant.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and provide detail of P&L variances
- Maintain and review inventory transactions and balances
- Maintain and review capital expenditures and fixed assets
- Assist in production of budgets, forecasts and performance reports (KPI/CPU)
- Work with plant staff to assist them in understanding financial requirements and policy compliance
- Prepare special studies, cost models and presentations as required
- Perform annual standard cost update in alignment with budget
- Coordinate & manage accounts payable activities with the team including invoice processing, ACH payments and vendor reconciliations
- Balance intercompany "Due To/Due From" accounts
- Processes, tracks and reconciles capital asset requests and customer tooling
- Maintain invoice tracking for all customer owned tooling
- Prepares month end journal entries and account reconciliations
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
- Assists in preparation for quarterly / annual audits (internal & external)
- Maintains labor accounting via daily/weekly/monthly reporting
- Backup to accounts receivable
- Prepares special financial and statistical reports and analyzes unusual items on financial or control reports
- Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon request of the supervisor
- When necessary, participate in classes and training seminars to learn new technologies and techniques deemed helpful to performance on the job
- Employees are expected to work onsite to attend in person meetings and collaborate as necessary
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred - major in Accounting or Finance
- 3 - 7 years’ experience in manufacturing business
- Automotive industry experience a plus
- Strong cost accounting experience preferred
Required Skills & Experience
- Consistently demonstrates an “Extreme Ownership” mindset, taking full responsibility for outcomes and driving tasks to completion.
- Advanced computer proficiency, including advanced-level use of Microsoft Office applications.
- Familiarity with OneStream and XA/Mapics accounting systems, with the ability to learn new platforms quickly.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build productive working relationships.
- High-level analytical capability, adept at evaluating complex problems and developing well-reasoned solutions.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience conveying information clearly, professionally, and persuasively.
- Self-motivated and innovative, consistently taking initiative to improve processes and deliver high-quality results.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- 401k Program
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Counsel
- 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.
