Specialist, Technical Accounting & Research, Intermediate

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Specialist, Technical Accounting & Research, Intermediate

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Job Description:Technical Accounting and Research Specialist, IntermediateThe Technical Accounting and Research Specialist, Intermediate is responsible for supporting Linamar’s finance and accounting groups in the interpretation and application of IFRS including assisting on projects related to technical accounting issues. In addition, this individual will assist in ensuring accuracy and completeness of information required for Linamar’s quarterly and annual financial statements and MD&A, as well as compliance with local statutory financial statements and internal control over financial reporting.Performance Expectations

• Evaluate the impact of changes in IFRS and the impact on the Company
• Draft for review position papers around technical accounting topics
• Monitor and update corporate accounting policies
• When requested assist with administrative support and performing reviews of the Company’s international statutory financial statements
• Perform research of technical accounting issues, including working with external advisors when necessary
• Evaluate financial reporting impact of changes to the Company’s operations
• Provide technical support to the Company’s business units in their assessment of accounting issues
• Work with finance staff on projects related to the continuous improvement of information related to financial reporting
• Assist with external reporting to ensure disclosures are complete and accurate
• Assist with special projects related to implementation of new or changing accounting standards
• In addition to providing administrative support for the external audit, liaise between the business units and the auditors, facilitating the preparation, planning, and coordination of interim and year-end audits
• Various special projects and ad hoc requests as assigned

Credentials

• A university degree in Accounting, Business or a related discipline is required
• Must have a professional accounting designation (preferably CPA) with a minimum of 2+ post-designation years of related experience
• Thorough working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in project management including the ability to work with other accounting and non-accounting groups in a global organization
• Experience in researching and developing technical accounting procedures and positions in response to complex accounting issues, with the ability to draft position papers, suggest policy actions and otherwise provide formal written guidance to management and other finance professionals regarding those issues
• Experience preparing financial statements and related notes in a public company environment

Desired Characteristics

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with other accounting and non-accounting groups in a global organization

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Opportunities for career advancement
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities
• Social committees and sports teams
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts

About UsLinamar Corporation is a Canadian diversified global manufacturing company of highly engineered products across global industries & markets. From the entrepreneurial seeds planted by our dynamic founder, to the support provided along the way, all Linamar employees are poised for success in this fast-paced and rapidly growing environment. With access to the tools you need to succeed, you will make an impact along with other motivated and engaged people.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.LIN2129008467#LI-MG1

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Location

Guelph, ON

Job date

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 07:24:15 GMT

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