Accounting and Financial Analyst

Please note:

This position is on-site.

At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.

Financial Analyst/Accountant

Responsible for providing financial and accounting support and analysis within a global advanced engineering and manufacturing facility.  Specific areas of responsibilities include assisting in forecasting and actual reporting systems; preparing journal entries, employee benefit supporting schedules, managing the US holding company, account analysis, reconciliations and month end reporting. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Utilize OneStream, IFS and PowerBi supporting reporting, data mining/extraction and financial analysis.

  • Manage full US holding company including financials and entries. 

  • In coordination with the engineering teams, develop management reports to provide timely, relevant and actionable information by product line and department.

  • Lead various analysis and accounting tasks including preparing journal entries (specifically employee benefits), supporting schedules, intercompany transactions, account analysis, reconciliations and month end reporting to assure business transactions are accurately reflected in financial reporting. 

  • Assist in the development of budgeting, forecasting and actual reporting systems to produce analysis and accounting information for management decision-making.

  • Assist in development of financial models to support strategic initiatives and financial cycles, including long range plans and annual plans. This includes developing forecasts and projections for revenues, costs, and cash flows for all key aspects of the business and articulating key business drivers and assumptions that underpin financial projections.

  • Lead and support special projects with a focus on lean operational efficiency and improvements of KPI’s in support of the entity.

  • Ad hoc assignments and other duties as assigned by Accounting Management.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Finance or Accounting and 3-7 years of experience.  Experience in the Automotive industry required.

  • Strong financial and business acumen and comprehension of financial and accounting principles and practices.

  • High energy, self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset and critical thinking application.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to complete projects start-to-finish.

  • MS Office skills, specifically MS Excel (Pivot tables, Vlookups/Xlookups).

  • Willing team player to work cross-functionally to assist and resolve financial, accounting and employee issues.

  • Ability to develop and support best practices and process improvements.

  • Strong written and oral communication with ability to discuss observations of financial information with accounting and operational management.

  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task while meeting critical deadlines.

  • Knowledge of IFS, OneStream, or Power BI is highly desirable.

Desired Characteristics:

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.

  • Proactively engage with cross-functional teams in person, while having initiative and be self-motivated to drive for continued comprehension of programs and projects.

  • Very strong and willing team player with ability to interact well with team members and act in a leadership capacity driving for positive results across numerous departments.

Why Linamar/McLaren Engineering:

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Global Company
• Tuition Assistance
• Great benefits and competitive pay
• Time off
• Great team and work environment

About Linamar/McLaren Engineering

Linamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries and markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged employees. McLaren Engineering, the engineered products division of Linamar Corporation, is a company focused on the design, development and testing of advanced automotive driveline and powertrain systems. McLaren Engineering is a leader in driveline and electrification.