Financial Analyst

Magna International•Lancaster, OH

10d

About The Position

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. Magna is an innovative leader in the development and manufacturing of high quality complete seating systems. Our solution includes seating structures, mechanisms and hardware, as well as foam and trim products for global automotive, heavy truck and bus industries. Our capabilities include market and consumer research; full concept development; design and engineering capabilities; testing, validation and world-class manufacturing. Our award-winning seating solutions are developed from consumer research, finding the ease of operation to be comfortable, convenient and connected.

Requirements

Professional accounting designation (CMA, CGA, CPA or CA)
A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience in accounting in a manufacturing setting
Experience in automotive manufacturing is an asset.
Practical, relevant experience with Microsoft Office.
Good math skills and the ability to analyze data.
Strong listening and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment and with a variable workload (flexible hours).
Ability to understand, anticipate and follow direction while exercising maturity of judgement.
Must be able to interact effectively with other team members.
Ability to maintain confidentiality, and use discretion and tact.

Responsibilities

Complete accurate and consistent accounting records
Adherence to Government and Corporate policies and procedures
Perform banking functions and bank reconciliations as required
Review all capital expenditures to ensure proper account code distribution
Maintain monthly fixed assets addition schedule and all supporting documents
Maintain monthly tooling and analysis reconciliation schedule
Maintain, manage, track and update program related Purchase Orders and cash disbursements related to programs
Update the program proforma income statements as required
Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to tooling inventory, fixed assets and prepare journal entries periodically
Support engineering and program managers with various tasks such as entering requisitions
Responsible to review and analyze various cost accounts and prepare required journal entries for month end close
Prepare and input journal entries into the general ledger related to tooling and fixed assets
Prepare various variance analysis actual versus budget and forecast
Work closely with AR and AP team to ensure all invoices related to tooling programs are prepared on time and fully supported
Prepare, update and fully understand various Microsoft excel spreadsheets for various analysis and reconciliations
Assist the Controller and Assistant Controller in the preparation of the financial section of the business plan and the periodic forecast, along with tasks related to audits
Perform miscellaneous other accounting functions as requested by the Assistant Controller and Controller
Other duties as required.