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Accounting Supervisor

Position Summary

Reporting to the Group Controller, key responsibilities will be to coordinate and supervise Accounts Receivable and General Ledger work, for the production of various financial statements and to ensure accuracy of all financial transactions. Responsible for directing an accounting staff and ensuring Global Operating System (GOS), and Accounting Policy requirements are achieved. Under general direction, provide monthly and yearly comparative financial information to management for planning and to foster continuous improvement.

Performance Expectations

• Work closely with management in directing and controlling resources.
• Ensure month end activities are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure that statutory financial obligations including audit, tax and other Government filings are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide Accounting leadership and direction to ensure accuracy of financial transactions.
• Co-ordinate and participate in the preparation of regular forecasts.
• Identify and maintain internal control processes including monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Maintain information systems to measure financial and operational results.

Minimum Requirements

• A university degree in business administration, accounting or related field is required with a preference of CPA designation.
• Previous supervisory experience is an asset.
• Minimum of three to five years’ experience in accounting.

Desired Characteristics

• Ability to make sound financial decisions and change accounting procedures as needed.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and accountants and act as a liaison between different departments.
• Ability to prepare financial summaries and interpret financial health of organization.
• Ability to develop appropriate budgets and evaluate financial results.
• Ability to identify training needs and train workers in job duties and company policies.
• Continuously maintain current knowledge of all organizational accounting practices through seminars, webinars and professional conferences as needed.
• Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of applicable software programs.
• Ability to notify and report to senior management trends critical to organization’s performance.

Why Linamar / Skyjack

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

About Skyjack

Skyjack supplies construction rental companies globally with quality engineered, simple, and reliable access and telehandler equipment. Initially started as a scissor lift manufacturer in 1985 and has grown to become a world leader in the general Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) industry.

As a dominant player in a consistently evolving industry, skyjack employees thrive on absorbing new information and have a thirst for continuous improvement in their professional selves. In 2002 Skyjack became a part of the Linamar Corporation and has since been able to leverage strategic partnerships and use the guidance of their parent company to rapidly change the face of the access industry.

Every aspect of the company is deeply rooted in Skyjacks safety initiatives as this can be an extremely challenging industry. Skyjack prides itself on being simply reliable and easy to do business with. This mission extends to the relationships with customers, suppliers, and employees.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet the full requirements for this position.­

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.

Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.