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• Responsible and accountable to lead, manage, support and provide direction to all staff within the department through effective goals/objectives setting, performance monitoring and reviews, communication, and the execution of on-the-job training and development plans.
• Ensure a robust department structure by maintaining effective staffing levels and creating succession plans and related employee development plans to support current and future needs. 
• Develop and execute an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends.
• Collect, measure and monitor data related to the overall effectiveness of the department; benchmarking and analyzing these trends to establish action plans for continuous improvement (QOS process).
• Develop and implement new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands.
• Facilitate effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy.
• Facilitate and promote a work environment based on fairness and concern for people, in accordance with the principles of the Magna Employee Charter.
• Ensure visibility and accessibility to employees, by practicing Management By Walking Around (MBWA).
• Accountable for department budget preparation, approval and attainment.
• Ensure accounting practices are in accordance with Magna, Intier, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley policies and requirements.
• Responsible overall for the month end close process, including but not limited to:
• The approval of all journal entries
• Ensuring completeness of accruals
• Management of all financial reporting requirements
• Management and financial analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Responsible for preparing weekly/month/quarterly forecasts
• Manage the year-end closing process, which includes year-end financial statements preparation, completion of external audit file requirements and to liase with external auditors to ensure an efficient and timely year-end audit.
• Manage the annual budget process and reporting requirements.
• Support department managers in understanding departmental cost structures and identify and promote opportunities for improvement.
• Identify, document, and communicate all accounting policies, procedures and standards
• Maintain the signing authorization master list.
• Ensure all accounting and payroll records are properly archived.
• Management of payroll system.
• Ensure confidentiality of all proprietary and human resources related information.
• Overtime and travel may be required to support achievement of objectives.
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications and Skills:

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma in a related field.
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Accounting Designation (C.A., C.M.A., C.G.A.)
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Salary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 annually

Vacancy Status: Immediate, open position

Site Benefits:

• Conveniently close to Highway 404 (Newmarket) /400 (Bradford)
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Profit Sharing (EEPPP) and Group RRSP Program
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Corporate Plans for Roger's Cellphone Data Plan
• Employee Discounts: Auto and Home Insurance, Retail, Restaurants, etc.