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The Technical Accounting and Research Specialist, Intermediate is responsible for supporting Linamar’s finance and accounting groups in the interpretation and application of IFRS including assisting on projects related to technical accounting issues.  In addition, this individual will assist in ensuring accuracy and completeness of information required for Linamar’s quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A, as well as compliance with local statutory financial statements and internal control over financial reporting.

 Performance Expectations

• Evaluate the impact of changes in IFRS and the impact on the Company
• Draft for review position papers around technical accounting topics
• Monitor and update corporate accounting policies 
• When requested assist with administrative support and performing reviews of the Company’s international statutory financial statements
• Perform research of technical accounting issues, including working with external advisors when necessary
• Evaluate financial reporting impact of changes to the Company’s operations
• Provide technical support to the Company’s business units in their assessment of accounting issues
• Work with finance staff on projects related to the continuous improvement of information related to financial reporting 
• Assist with external reporting to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate 
• Assist with special projects related to implementation of new or changing accounting standards
• In addition to providing administrative support for the external audit, liaise between the business units and the auditors, facilitating the preparation, planning, and coordination of interim and year-end audits
•  Various special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Credentials

• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is required
• Must have a professional accounting designation (preferably CPA) with a minimum of 2+ post-designation years of related experience
• Thorough working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in project management including the ability to work with other accounting and non-accounting groups in a global organization
• Experience in researching and developing technical accounting procedures and positions in response to complex accounting issues, with the ability to draft position papers, suggest policy actions and otherwise provide formal written guidance to management and other finance professionals regarding those issues
• Experience preparing financial statements and related notes in a public company environment

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with other accounting and non-accounting groups in a global organization

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

The Accounting Clerk is responsible for reporting to the facility Accounting Manager providing efficient clerical support while preparing invoices and statements, reconciling accounts and posting to general ledgers and other accounting records based on standard accounting practices.

Powering Vehicles, Motion, Work, and Lives since 1966.

Performance Expectations

• Enter A/R Payments and review outstanding invoices.
• Follow up with customer for past due accounts.
• Enter customer PO’s into the system.
• Prepare monthly adjustments, reversing journal entries and accruals.
• Assist with monthly account reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliation.
• Ensure payment for capital assets and maintain current subledger for all fixed assets.
• Various month end duties completed by assigned deadline.
• Review accounting discrepancies with appropriate department.
• Generates reports.
• Petty cash management.
• May be required for payroll or reception backup.
• Maintain accuracy in financial records while paying attention to detail.
• Ability to solve discrepancies in accounting data.
• Interpret accounts and financial statements for accountants and management.

Credentials

• High School Diploma or an equivalent general education and work experience.
• Previous related background experience.
• Working knowledge of computer programs such as word processing, database, spreadsheet and financial software.
• Demonstrate working knowledge IFS, SAP BPC

 
Desired Characteristics

• Interact with others demonstrating good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Possess organization skills dealing with a variety of tasks.
• Ability to work in a team setting assisting others to complete routine tasks efficiently.
• Ability to learn additional functionality in the ERP system, work procedures, and expand financial knowledge in areas.

 
What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports trams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Performance Expectations:

• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
• Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction.
• Support and maintain department and company’s lean initiatives.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
• Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum two to four years’ experience.
• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Must be enrolled in CPA or completed CPA.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP system IFS would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.

Why Linamar/Skyjack:

• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier.

Reporting to the Group Controller, this role is responsible for performing and presenting financial analysis. This role will also assist with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements, along with other analysis and reporting as required.

Performance Expectations:

• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management to support strategic decision-making.
• Assist with the preparation and consolidation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and bi-monthly forecasts.
• Assist in developing financial models for forecasting and analysis.
• Support and monitor the year-end external audit process.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Support, foster, promote and demonstrate Linamar’s core values and leadership behaviors.
• Maintain balance between customer, employee and financial satisfaction.
• Support and maintain department and company’s lean initiatives.
• Continuously maintain knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
• Perform other projects/analysis as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum two to four years’ experience.
• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Must be enrolled in CPA or completed CPA.

Desired Characteristics:

• Must be highly analytical with sound business judgement, proven documentation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Confidentiality, discretion, integrity and good judgment are critical.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of ERP system IFS would be an asset.
• Knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP and IFRS would be an asset.

Why Linamar/Skyjack:

• Opportunities to grow your career.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier.

The Financial Analyst position, under general supervision, is responsible for conducting and documenting moderate to complex financial and economic analysis projects. Additional responsibilities include evaluating the accounting and financial records of the company to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.

This is an in-office position.

Performance Expectations

• Perform monthly foreign translations and intercompany balancing checks.
• Perform monthly eliminating journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial reporting and analysis for senior management.
• Prepare financial statement note disclosures for interim and annual financial statements.
• Research GAAP and document accounting policy.
• Assist with the forecast and budget consolidation processes.
• Support the year end audit process from a consolidated perspective.
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• CPA designation.
• Minimum five years of previous experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience with Canadian GAAP, knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS considered an asset.
• Ability to research new accounting standards and present alternatives.
• Experience with financial statement note disclosures including financial instruments.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated organizational, planning, time management, computer, communication (oral and written), and independent and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with changing deadlines and willing to work overtime to meet deadlines when needed
• Highly analytical with sound business judgment, proven documentation skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate confidentiality, discretion, integrity and judgment

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Social committees and sports teams.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

The Treasury group is responsible for the management of our global funding, capital raising, liquidity management and various aspects of our risk management - including currencies, interest rates, market access, retirement programs and strategies that manage the protection and safeguarding of our assets through insurance programs. The group is also responsible for providing guidance to senior management and the Board on macroeconomic conditions and their implications for our business.

We are looking to hire a Senior Treasury Analyst who will support the North America Cash & Liquidity function.  This role will provide support for cash management, short-term cash forecasting, compilation & analysis of global cash positions and global treasury reporting requirements. 

Your Responsibilities

Daily Cash Management North America

• Reconciliation of daily cash positions against actual results and manage the resolution of any discrepancies
• Analyze cash positions of all cash pools to determine funding needs and initiate cross funding
• Manage cash through the co-ordination of information related to receipts, disbursements and bank position reporting
• Strive to maintain minimal cash float balances
• Ensure proper reporting & management of standalone cash balances

Cash Forecasting

• Support cash forecasting processes and perform variance analysis
• Continuously improve forecasting compliance & accuracy
• Communicate with operating groups and divisions to understand all daily cash flows

Reporting

• Produce monthly Global Cash Review
• Perform monthly financial reporting and analysis related to global cash and bank indebtedness
• Review daily cash reporting in Power BI for accuracy of reported balances, investments and borrowings
• Review and understand reported changes in balances, investments and borrowings

Other

• Assist in Treasury related projects as assigned
• Explore new technology and reporting tools for Treasury

Who we are looking for

• Completion of a university degree in business or finance
• Accounting designation is an asset
• Post graduate qualifications are desirable but not required
• Requires the knowledge & ability to conduct advanced analysis
• Experience and proficiency with MS Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is essential
• Knowledge and experience with OneStream is an asset
• PowerBI and Treasury Management Systems is an asset

Your preferred qualifications

• Minimum 2 - 5 years of work experience in an analytics role
• Ability to work with other people – in person and virtual

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Magna Corporate

The Payroll Coordinator will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls including participating in year-end activities, 3rd party remittances, garnishment set up, payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities

 Payroll Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of weekly, bi-weekly, and semi-monthly payroll cycles by preparing reports, tracking data, and ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.

• Support garnishment entries, incentive payouts, and other payroll adjustments through data entry and validation.

• Maintain and organize payroll records, audit trails, and processing documentation (run books and checklists).

• Assist in reconciling third-party remittances and ensuring timely submission based on required due dates.

• Help prepare and support the year-end payroll process, including T4s and W-2s, amendments, and audits.

• Provide administrative support in tracking and submitting payroll-related reports for Finance, Operations, and external stakeholders.

General Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date and complete payroll processing instructions and division notes.

• Assist in testing and documenting payroll system changes or configuration updates as directed.

• Ensure adherence to payroll policies, internal controls, and data confidentiality standards.

• Help track and resolve employee issues by coordinating with other payroll team members or departments.

• Provide administrative support during payroll system implementations, testing, and upgrades.

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years processing large scale US and Canada payroll (2500+ employees)

• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset

• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain designation

• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation

• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain sensitive and highly confidential information

• Very detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls including participating in year-end activities, 3rd party remittances, garnishment set up, payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities

 Payroll Responsibilities

• Prepare and process assigned Canada and US payroll(s) on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees in union and non-union environments which can include garnishment processing, incentive payouts, and deferred incentive payments, stock options, hypo tax, shadow payroll reporting, and pension payrolls

• Balance assigned payrolls based on year-end calendars, participate in audit of other payrolls as assigned

• Initial Garnishment set up

• Prepare and reconcile 3rd party remittances as defined by due dates

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records

• Complete year end balancing, filing and delivery of T4s and/or W2s, complete yearend tax form amendments as required

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required by various internal/external stakeholders such as Finance and Operations and Statutory Reporting as assigned

• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll general ledger accounts as requested

• Maintain complete and accurate Division notes and processing instructions (run books)

General Responsibilities

• Support questions received in a manner that ensures employee satisfaction

• Participate in systems implementations related to payroll by defining requirements, participate in preparing test plans, and documenting test results

• Document and maintain processing instructions (run books) and maintain checklists for payroll processing

• Excellent problem-solving skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years processing large scale US and Canada payroll (2500+ employees)

• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset

• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain designation

• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation

• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain sensitive and highly confidential information

• Very detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results

What we offer

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

In addition, we offer you the following site benefits:

An overview of our benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process. 

Awareness. Unity. Empowerment. 

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law. 

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Regular / Permanent

Magna Corporate

The Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the full cycle processing of assigned Canada and/or US payrolls including participating in year-end activities, 3rd party remittances, garnishment set up, payroll journal entries.

Your Responsibilities

 Payroll Responsibilities

• Prepare and process assigned Canada and US payroll(s) on a weekly and bi-weekly basis for hourly and salaried employees in union and non-union environments which can include garnishment processing, incentive payouts, and deferred incentive payments, stock options, hypo tax, shadow payroll reporting, and pension payrolls
• Balance assigned payrolls based on year-end calendars, participate in audit of other payrolls as assigned
• Initial Garnishment set up
• Prepare and reconcile 3rd party remittances as defined by due dates
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date payroll records
• Complete year end balancing, filing and delivery of T4s and/or W2s, complete yearend tax form amendments as required
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reporting as required by various internal/external stakeholders such as Finance and Operations and Statutory Reporting as assigned
• Prepare payroll journal entries, reconcile payroll general ledger accounts as requested
• Maintain complete and accurate Division notes and processing instructions (run books)

General Responsibilities

• Support questions received in a manner that ensures employee satisfaction
• Participate in systems implementations related to payroll by defining requirements, participate in preparing test plans, and documenting test results
• Document and maintain processing instructions (run books) and maintain checklists for payroll processing
• Excellent problem-solving skills, and high level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines

Who we are looking for

• 3 to 5 years processing large scale US and Canada payroll (2500+ employees)
• Expatriate/commuter payroll exposure is considered an asset
• Active PCP or FPC Designation or willingness to obtain designation
• Advanced Excel skills for reporting, metrics and data validation
• Strong planning and organizational skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities, maintain sensitive and highly confidential information
• Very detailed oriented with a superior track record of achieving high quality results

Group Summary:

• Process wires and cheques including positive pay requirements
• Handle supplier inquiries including website set-up and transaction details
• Handle internal inquiries and transaction details on expenses, payments queries                    
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues
• Confirm and reconcile supplier balances on a periodic basis             
• Prepare periodic payment forecast for cash flow reporting
• Review and reconcile monthly GRNI/POAI aging report with GL balances
• Prepare journal entries including accruals for month-end reporting
• Prepare GL account reconciliations including ageing analysis and reports
• Responsible for documentation requirements for Commodity Tax/HST audits
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end financial closes and reports
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Comply with SOX requirements and write procedures and policies as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Controller

Key Qualifications/Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Experience

• 3-5 years relevant AR experience
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e., pivot tables, lookups, and workbooks)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• ERP system (J.D. Edwards SAP)
• Automotive experience is a plus
• OneStream experience is a plus
• Possess superior organizational and documentation skills, attention to detail and strong teamwork
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external suppliers

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Magna Electronics

The Senior Financial Analyst (FA III) provides complex transactional support for a process within a full accounting cycle and is involved in full accounting cycle for a client contract (s) or business unit(s).  At this level, the incumbent typically supports multiple portfolios and complex transactions.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Month End Close

• Review project revenue/gross margins & unbilled backlog analysis with the finance/operational leaders for month end review.
• Prepare the revenue recognition entries (using percentage of completion revenue recognition) with supporting
  documents/calculations as required.
• Conduct project financial close out and reconciliation.
• Record journal entries, and maintain and reconcile general ledger to the job cost and other sub ledgers.
• Answering internal and external financial inquiries as it relates to the specific client account.
• Perform timely month end close and ensure recording all pertinent transactions including project /labour / various monthly accruals.
• Ensure / investigate Accounts Receivable collection, and explanation for overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly reports for specific client accounts.

Financial Planning & Analysis Support

• Conduct detailed profitability analysis of variances between planned, forecasted, and actual figures
• Assistance in conducting accurate and complete forecasting of revenue and margins by project
• Provide support for process improvement initiatives
• Provide support for job costing and pricing
• Prepare other ad hoc reports for management as required
• Understand GAAP requirements, particularly around revenue recognition
• Understand basic interactions between financial systems related to the portfolio supported

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• 3-6 years of progressive experience in public accounting or industry roles
• University graduation or professional certification (e.g. P. Eng, CMA, CGA or equivalent courses)
• Ability to communicate basic accounting principles to support procedures and to explain financial results within the team and to internal customers.
• Ability to complete and resolve assigned complex account reconciliation which sees the highest transaction volume or deal with multiple portfolios or business units.
• Ability to reconcile and resolve discrepancies between general ledger and sub ledger.
• Ability to identify and provide recommendations for issues and process improvement opportunities at account and business unit level following GAAP procedures.
• In-depth understanding of audit requirements within scope of responsibility.
• Ability to provide input to process documentations and business cases; write variance explanations, summaries of findings and recommendations.
• Advanced level knowledge of current accounting systems and MS Office suite of software
• Understanding of more complex accounting issues like revenue recognition (% completion/project accounting)
• Excellent analytical abilities, including advanced Excel skills to assist with financial modeling (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Ability to operate in high growth environments with an view of implementing more standard processes and best practices
• Strong process improvement and/or implementation experience
• Detail oriented, self-starter with strong interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proactive and good problem solving skills

• Completed an Accounting designation program (CGA, CMA, CPA)