Accounting Manager

Angstrom Automotive Group LLC; Brantford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Brantford plant. The role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting, significant experience in manufacturing, and strong proficiency in ERP systems. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to a well-established organization with a diverse product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 as Accounting Manager.
• High-volume automotive experience is an asset.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, and product costing.
• Completes all monthly and yearly financial reporting.
• Manage internal financial controls and compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical capacity

Customer focus

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Good interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or CMA) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Location Brantford Ontario

About Angstrom

Angstrom Automotive Group is a leading tier 1 full-service supplier for Automotive and Industrial OEMs. Founded in 1999, Angstrom offers a diversified product portfolio with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities. Angstrom has 31 manufacturing locations across North America, South America, and Europe. Core manufacturing units process Metals (Casting, Stamping, Forging, Welding, Machining, and Assembly), Resin (Injection Molding, Foam, and Fiber), and Electrical components (Wire Harnesses, Lighting, and assembly modules). This position is with our Angstrom Fiber Brantford

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: Reporting to the General Manager, the Accounting Manager is responsible for the day-to-day accounting functions at a plant level, including compliance with financial regulations, budgeting, monthly financial statements, product costing, project accounting, external and internal reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following, other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and product costing at plant level, and using data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost control.
• Completes all monthly and yearly financial reporting (including but not limited to Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, AR/AP Aging, Bank Reconciliation, Budget vs Actual, Tax Returns, etc…), and ensure all results are accurate and reported in a timely manner.
• Manages the plant's costing system and ensures that standard costs are accurate in Financial ERP system to allow for accurate measuring of continuous improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining Program Report Cards, and working with Program Management and Operations as part of our ‘Flawless’ Launch initiative.
• Responsible for weekly production financial reporting (including but not limited to sales, labor, containment costs, and cost reduction initiatives).
• Responsible for administration and management of capital procurement process.
• Ensures that proper internal financial controls remain compliant with GAAP, and ensure associated policies are implemented and followed.
• Implements accounting procedures, financial policies and continuous improvement as directed by the Corporate Controller.
• Maintenance of fixed assets, GL reconciliations and other projects as assigned.
• Supervision of the accounting staff.
• Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes.
• Supports activities related to the maintenance of our ISO14001 & IATF 16949 quality systems.

QUALIFICATIONS/CORE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Attention to detail
• Technical capacity
• Customer focus
• Collaboration skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency
• Organizational skills
• Time management
• Good interpersonal communication

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional Accounting Designation (CPA or CMA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 in an Accounting Manager role
• High-volume automotive experience considered an asset
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; and is frequently required to sit; stand; and walk.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The office work environment is climate and noise controlled. The noise level in the manufacturing work environment requires hearing protection at all times.