Lead direct reports including Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable Coordinator role and others as deemed necessary to effect timely accurate financial information provision

Ensure timely review and approval of financial transactions

Implement and confirm consistent application of Internal Control processes

Manage completion of various account reconciliations

Ensure timely generation of Intercompany invoicing with subsequent reconciliation between Companies

Prepare year end reconciliations and coordinate year-end Audit engagement with external accountants

Assist with the preparation of Company Annual Operating Plans, and subsequent reforecasts

Support regional offices in Canada, while collaborating with U.S. and Chile Controllers on education and development of accounting and finance knowledge

Provide overall expertise and leadership to larger administrative group

Work cross functionally with Operations and Central Services (IT, HR, Supply Chain, etc) to coordinate improvement initiatives and implement Accounting practices and controls  as needed

Complete a range of special projects as required.

Professional accounting designation with a minimum of 5 years experience

Experience with project based accounting

Knowledge of databases and ability to mine, build analytical models, and analyze data

Familiarity with Power BI reporting tool

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Familiarity with Deltek (Magna’s ERP) is an asset

ERP system conversion experience is an asset

Experience with banking, insurance, credit management and taxation

Effective communication skills both oral and written

Ability to work well in a team environment

Adaptable and willing to lead change productively

Internal or external audit experience is considered an asset

Ability to travel (Canadian, U.S., International) minimal requirements (less than 5%)

A positive, “can-do/will-do” attitude and client focused approach