Job Title: Accounting, Manager
Summary:
As an Accounting Manager at Linamar, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations of the facility, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with internal policies and external regulations. This role involves managing a team of accounting professionals, coordinating month-end and year-end closing activities, and providing financial insight to support business decision making. You will partner closely with operations, corporate finance, and other functional teams to drive efficiency, accuracy, and transparency in all financial processes. A strong candidate will demonstrate a hands-on leadership approach, a deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Performance Expectations
Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements in the facility’s geographic location and: 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. Support and maintain department lean initiatives as set out in LPS system requirements. Maintain department 5S requirements. Prepares monthly and annual reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations. Develops and implements goals, policies, procedures, controls and strategies relating to financial management, accounting, budget, cost accounting and payroll. Experienced in financial management of multiple entities and facilities globally Serve as the financial lead and business partner of the GM’s Leadership team. Directs the maintenance of general ledgers, accounts receivable/payable, revenue distribution, costs, depreciation, property, operating expenses and insurance records. Ensures that effective internal controls are in place and ensures compliance with GAAP and applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. Preparing and presenting financial reports and risk analysis. Creating budgets and forecasts. Guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. 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. 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 on a timely and efficient manner. Analyzes capital equipment purchase/disposal/obsolescence to optimize use of assets. Educates the management team in financial concepts and provides regular feedback regarding adherence to budgets. Available for special corporate assignments as requested. Ensure that employee evaluations are conducted on or before the due date. Participate in quotation process. Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
Credentials
Minimum of three to five years supervisory experience in related field. Strong knowledge of IFRS and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices).
Desired Characteristics
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Experience in complex inventory, distribution, and supply chain environment preferred. Strong strategic, planning, analytical and problem-solving skills with a high level of demonstrated technical skills with accounting systems (point of sale, procurement/inventory, accounting, reporting. Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization. Ability to 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. Ability to interact with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments. Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs. Proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced working knowledge of Excel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex ideas in simple terms. Diligent, analytical, self-directed, forward thinking, deadline oriented. Approachable personality with “can do” attitude.
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.
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 Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.