Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Job Summary: 
As a member of the Plant Operating Committee (POC), you will provide financial guidance to the facility and oversee the general accounting function, primarily concerning the accuracy and maintenance of the ledger accounts and the resultant financial statements. Responsible for the direct supervision of the general accounting staff.

Responsibility: 

• Provide daily, 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 regular cost reports and trend analysis.
• Maintain and make recommendations for an adequate information system to measure financial and operational results.
• Participate in Plant Operating Committee meetings to communicate financial results and progress towards goals and objectives
• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Maintain and make recommendations regarding a system of internal control.
• Co-ordinate and lead the preparation of the annual budget, Five-Year Annual Business Plan, and the rolling forecast.
• Ensure the monthly financial statements at the facility are prepared on time and are free of material misstatements.
• Ensure that all positions within the department are filled with the appropriate people.
• Ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and other Government filings are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Available for special corporate assignments as requested.
• Ensure that employee evaluations are conducted on or before the due date.
• Participate in and provide financial guidance to support the facility new business quotation process.

Academic/Educational Requirements:

• A college degree in business administration, accounting or related field with a CPA designation is highly preferred.

Required Skills/Experience:

• Minimum of three to five years’ supervisory experience in related field.
• Prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization.
• 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.
• Interact with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs.
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.

What Linamar Has to Offer 

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• 401k Program
• 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.