Conducts moderate to complex financial analyses, supports monthly consolidated close activities, prepares journal entries, validates entity financial data, and assists with internal and external reporting. Reviews junior staff work, ensures accounting accuracy and compliance with IFRS and GAAP, and identifies process improvement opportunities. The role requires collaboration across departments and global entities and is fully in-office in Guelph, Ontario.
Job Title: Financial Analyst
Please note: this position is 100% in-office in Guelph, ON.
Job Summary
The Financial Analyst is responsible for conducting, documenting, and reviewing moderate to complex financial analysis projects. Expected to analyze accounting and financial records of the company to ensure accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards and procedures.
Responsibility
- Support the monthly consolidated close process by performing tasks such as preparing and posting monthly journal entries, collecting, reviewing, and consolidating financial reports from individual Linamar entities.
- Review and supervise the work of junior staff.
- Perform and review validation checks to ensure that data being provided by individual entities is complete and accurate.
- Support internal and external financial reporting through drafting and review of a variety of standard and ad-hoc reports.
Academic/Educational Requirements
- A degree in accounting, business, commerce, or a related discipline is required.
- CPA designation, or significant progress in the CPA certification process, is required.
Required Skills/Experience
- Minimum of two to three years of related financial experience.
- Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP reporting principles.
- Strong communication skills with a willingness to collaborate with colleagues across departments and across the globe.
- Leadership attitude with the ability to teach and supervise the work of junior staff members.
- A strong attention to detail and the ability to perform and explain detailed analysis to leaders and decision-makers in the company.
- Able to identify and implement opportunities for innovation and enhance process efficiency.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Knowledge of OneStream and IFS systems is a significant asset.
What Linamar Has to Offer
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- 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 is committed to promoting accessible recruitment as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Linamar will attempt to accommodate persons with a disability in an appropriate and effective manner throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Accommodations will be provided upon request.
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Linamar Corporation Guelph, Ontario, CAN Office
287 Speedvale Ave. W., Guelph, ON, Canada, N1H1C5
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