Cost Accountant

Magna International, Inc; Guelph; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components company in Ontario is seeking a skilled manufacturing accountant to ensure BOM accuracy and perform variance analysis. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting or finance, with at least 2 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and supporting department leaders through analysis. This position offers a dynamic workplace with ample opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience in a fast-paced automotive environment.
• Experience conducting deep dive analysis with large volumes of data.
• Comfortable with multi-tasking and project management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure BOM's and routings are complete for products.
• Produce variance analysis of products on an ad hoc basis.
• Collaborate in the preparation of complex financial reports.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or Finance post-secondary education

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Hyperion

GSD system

TraX

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Was wir bieten :

Bei Magna erwartet dich ein spannendes und dynamisches Arbeitsumfeld, in dem du dazu beitragen kannst, marktfhrende Automobiltechnologien zu entwickeln. Wir investieren in unser Personal und bieten ihm die Unterstützung und Ressourcen, die es benötigt, um erfolgreich zu sein. Als Mitglied unseres globalen Teams erwarten dich aufregende und vielfältige Aufgaben sowie ein breites Spektrum an Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten. Wir sind nämlich der Meinung, dass dein Karrierepfad genauso individuell sein sollte wie du selbst.

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What we offer :

At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry‑leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.

Group Summary :

The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as lift‑gates, exterior trim, modular systems, front‑end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.

Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state‑of‑the‑art vehicles across the world.

Job Responsibilities

Qualifications Necessary to Do the Job

• Accounting or Finance post‑secondary education required
• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience in a fast paced automotive environment an asset
• Extensive background in cost accounting and meeting deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macro's, VLOOKUP)
• Analytical skills backed by high proficiency dealing with data
• Ability to tackle loosely defined problems by asking the right questions
• Strong organizational skills, comfortable with multi‑tasking and project management abilities
• Experience conducting deep dive analysis with large volumes of data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience working with Power BI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system and TraX is an asset
• Annual Audits (SOX, Magna Year End, Government)
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the department

Main Duties

• Ensure BOM's and routings are complete for products
• Audit BOM's to actual floor performance
• Produce variance analysis of products on an ad hoc basis
• Collaborate with team in the preparation of complex financial reports
• Integral part of month / quarter / year end close activities and financial statements with detailed analysis
• Provide support to department leaders through financial and operational analysis and throughout the year and applicable budget and forecasting cycles
• Liaises with other department personnel
• Assist with internal and external financial audits
• Create journal entries, reconcile sub‑ledgers for assigned accounts
• Integral part of month end close activities and financial statements with detailed analysis
• Other duties as required

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment

At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

Worker Type : Regular / Permanent

Group : Magna Exteriors