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The Financial Reporting Analyst position is responsible to provide key financial insight to corporate head offices, senior management, and field stakeholders on internal and external financial reporting including balance sheet and P&L analysis within a multi-divisional GL structure.

What you can expect from us:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• External reporting of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Other Supporting Schedules;
• Compiling and analyzing information for monthly financial close process;
• Leading & Coordinating Balance Sheet Review on Quarterly basis;
• Providing direction and ensuring balance sheet account reconciliations are completed on a timely basis;
• Preparation of Annual tax packages and provide documentation on CRA income tax audit queries
• Ensuring compliance with SOX requirements;
• Ad Hoc projects

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and Proficiency in Excel required
• Excellent analytical and strong communication skills
• Experience using SAP, HFM, Oracle and MFGPro a plus
• Ability to work independently handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Aptitude to work with outsources service partners and drive process improvements
• Aptitude to quickly analyze data, assess issues and risks and propose recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance preferred
• Pursuing Accounting designation

The Frito Lay Customer Credit and Deductions manager is responsible for leading a team of direct reports who work with our Frito Lay Canada customers to ensure that invoices are paid on within credit terms and that all deductions related to these customers are processed on a timely basis. The role includes performing functional analysis of period business results and providing insights and analysis to senior management to maintain financial statement integrity.

Whatyoucanexpectfromus:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs 
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work 
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals 
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of a team of associates who manage the collection and processing of deductions from our Frito Lay Canada customers. Support team members as first point of escalation for aged accounts.
• Motivate and challenge associates to achieve business and people results.
• Provide timely and constructive development feedback including holding regular meetings with direct reports. Team meetings, and preparation and delivery of mid-year and year-end performance evaluations.
• Enhancement and compliance to SOX controls and Global Control Standards (GCS) documentation.
• Focus on achieving cash flow targets as they relate to Accounts Receivable balances and DCSO targets.
• Participate as a subject matter expert for Accounts Receivable and Trade as new technologies and ERP solutions are implemented.
• Leadership and Project Management of functional, business and system implementation initiatives as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• Prior experience leading a team of processing associates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven problem solving, project management, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Mfg Pro and SAP Accounts Receivable ERP module would be an asset.
• Post-Secondary Accounting degree is required, CPA designation would be an asset.

The Buyer, Senior position, under general supervision, responsible for selecting and negotiating with approved vendors and placing purchase orders in response to product requirements established by various departments within the organization. Additional responsibilities may give some guidance and direction to other Buyers.

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

Performance Expectations

· Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services for use or for further processing.

· Assess requirements and develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased.

· Invite tenders, consult with suppliers and review quotations.

· Define or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards.

· Establish delivery schedules, monitor progress and contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems.

· Involved in business unit to resolve quality, commercial or servicing issues with suppliers.

· Conduct ongoing negotiations with supplier’s contract’s to ensure servicing incentives are identified.

· Participate with plants to identify strategic suppliers and purchasing initiatives.

· Outsourcing projects which include breaking down components to establish target costs, processing RFQ’s, request for proposals and sourcing new suppliers.

· Develop strategies for short and long term goals and objectives to effectively utilize corporate purchasing leverage through consolidation.

· Analyze monthly sales for current and past years to identify seasonal variations in sales.

· Calculate year-to-date sales, average inventory levels, inventory turnover rates and order fill rates to diagnose purchasing and distribution problems.

· Negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, agreements, and terms with new suppliers and existing suppliers.

· Judge the quality of products and evaluate quality of service provided by suppliers.

· Locate data in a variety of forms such as invoices, shipping receipts, special order request forms and new product information sheets.

· Obtain data such as universal product codes, product descriptions and specifications, prices, discounts, taxes, and comments about suppliers and merchandising methods.

Credentials

· Post-Secondary education in Business, Materials Management or related field experience.

· PMAC certification or minimum two years equivalent in purchasing and/or production planning/inventory control background.

· Minimum three years previous experience in procurement functions in a manufacturing environment.

· Practical machining experience preferred.

· MRP/ERP experience considered an asset.

· Use computer applications and communications software as needed.

Desired Characteristics

· Able to communicate with co-workers, customers and suppliers about operational matters.

· Possess ability to read and understand engineering drawings with the ability to communicate technical information to suppliers and engineers.

· Ability to work independently in addition in teams with co-workers to ensure effective forecasting, product distribution and marketing.

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.

Coordinate and supervise the production of various financial statements and to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions. Responsible for directing an accounting associate.  May participate in complex general accounting projects. 

Responsibility

• Provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvements.
• Develop and maintain cost and profit estimates for new and existing product lines and generating monthly cost reports and trends. 
• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results of the plant.
• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal control.
• To ensure that all positions reporting to the Accounting Supervisor are filled with the appropriate persons.
• To ensure that the company’s accounting computing needs including EDI are met on an ongoing basis.
• To ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and others are met.
• Government filings are completed on a timely and efficient manner.
• To be available for special corporate assignments as requested.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• A university degree in Business Administration, Accounting designation is required.

Required Skills/Experience

Oversee the facility accounting function ensuring the financial accuracy of transactions and financial statements. Be an active member of plant management by providing financial guidance and strategic thinking to business decisions.Support requests and reporting from the Facility, Group and Corporate levels. 

Responsibility 

• Oversee all financial responsibilities and provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information 
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a five-year forecast/budget system that is updated at minimum monthly 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to a product line level detail to generate accurate reporting and trend analysis 
• Maintain and develop internal control systems to ensure compliance to required standards
• Ensure all reporting is complete on time and accurately 
• Support requests from other departments as required 
• Be actively involved in the quoting process 
• Essure all positions in the department are filled with the appropriate personnel 
• Ensure compliance with all local legislative requirements and all internal plant specific requirements 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is required. 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in a related field 
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of the organization 
• Develop appropriate forecast/budgets and evaluate financial records 
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change procedures as necessary 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with co-workers and act as a liaison between different departments.  
• Advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs  
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices and polices

What Linamar Has to Offer  
 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• 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. 

Oversee the facility accounting function ensuring the financial accuracy of transactions and financial statements. Be an active member of plant management by providing financial guidance and strategic thinking to business decisions.Support requests and reporting from the Facility, Group and Corporate levels. 

Responsibility 

• Oversee all financial responsibilities and provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information 
• Oversee the creation and maintenance of a five-year forecast/budget system that is updated at minimum monthly 
• Provide financial analysis and insight to a product line level detail to generate accurate reporting and trend analysis 
• Maintain and develop internal control systems to ensure compliance to required standards
• Ensure all reporting is complete on time and accurately 
• Support requests from other departments as required 
• Be actively involved in the quoting process 
• Essure all positions in the department are filled with the appropriate personnel 
• Ensure compliance with all local legislative requirements and all internal plant specific requirements 

Academic/Educational Requirements 

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is required. 

Required Skills/Experience 

• Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in a related field 
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of the organization 
• Develop appropriate forecast/budgets and evaluate financial records 
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change procedures as necessary 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while working under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.  
• Ability to work as part of a team and interact with co-workers and act as a liaison between different departments.  
• Advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs  
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices and polices

What Linamar Has to Offer  
 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.  
• 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. 

 287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C5, CA

The Accounting Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program.

The successful candidate will spend 3 years gaining experience by rotating through various Linamar operations in Guelph, ON. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting. Employees who have previously completed this program are successfully working in all areas of Accounting and Finance within Linamar both locally and internationally.

 Responsibility

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve-month rolling forecast as needed.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline,
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program.

Required Skills/ Experience

• Recent graduate with prior co-op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• 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.

287 Speedvale Avenue West, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 1C5, CA

The Accounting Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an Accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program.

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

Performance Expectations

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve month rolling forecast as needed.

Credentials

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline,
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Recent graduate with prior co-op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

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 Associate position is responsible for planning, organizing, and administrating specialized accounting activities associated with maintaining ledger accounts and for developing financial statements and reports. This position is suitable for a recent graduate from an accounting program who is ready to start the CPA program.

The successful candidate will spend 3 years gaining experience by rotating through various Linamar operations in Guelph, ON. You will have exposure to areas such as Consolidations, Global Finance, Group Office and Operations Accounting. Employees who have previously completed this program are successfully working in all areas of Accounting and Finance within Linamar both locally and internationally.

 Responsibility

• Prepare all month end reconciliations journal entries with complete back up in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and support the financial statements, reconciliations and reports in a timely manner.
• Complete product line income statements and variance analysis with explanations for all significant items.
• Prepare, evaluate, and assist with accurate processing of monthly accounts payable and accounts receivable aging.
• Process the entry of accounts payable on a weekly basis, with three-way matching to purchase orders and packing slips.
• Prepare the bi-weekly payment processing for all corporate payables.
• Process all corporate manual expense reports.
• Review and track all corporate credit statements with approval and receipts.
• Assist with preparation of annual budget, five-year business plan, and a twelve-month rolling forecast as needed.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Post-Secondary Education in Accounting, Business or related discipline,
• Candidate should be prepared to enroll in the CPA program.
• Candidate must have the requisite educational requirements to enroll in the CPA program.

Required Skills/ Experience

• Recent graduate with prior co-op experience.
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of financial data.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Ability to work in a fully computerized environment including advanced Excel skills.

What Linamar Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• 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.