Posted 7 months ago
Cost Accountant
@ Magna Exteriors Inc.
Guelph, Ontario
Overview
Magna Exteriors Inc. is hiring a full-time Cost Accountant to handle BOM and routing accuracy, variance analysis, and month-end close with detailed financial statement analysis. The role requires a post-secondary accounting or finance education and advanced Excel skills, and the posting states a salary of $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
Pay:
$80,000–$90,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Audit BOMs and routings against actual floor performance
- Produce ad hoc variance analysis of products
- Support month, quarter and year-end close with detailed analysis
- Create journal entries and reconcile sub-ledgers
- Assist with internal and external financial audits
Requirements summary:
- Accounting or finance post-secondary education required
- 2+ years manufacturing accounting experience an asset
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUP)
- Strong analytical skills with large data volumes
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting, Finance |
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Magna Exteriors Inc.
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Forward. For All.
Full company description
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. Forward. For all. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.
- LinkedIn followers
- 908,049
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 41,975
- Reported office locations
- 377 Magna Drive, Aurora, Ontario L4G 7K1, CA
- 750 Tower Drive, Troy, Michigan 48098, US
- 浦东新区东方路69号A座8楼, 上海, 上海 200120, CN
- Boulevard San Luis, San Luis Potosi, SLP 78390, MX
- 521 Newpark Blvd, Newmarket, ON L3X 2S2, CA
- 30020 Cabot Dr, Novi, MI 48377, US
- Boulevard Interamerican 220, Apodaca, NL 66626, MX
- 337 Magna Dr, Aurora, ON L4G 7K1, CA
- Avenida Mineral de Valenciana, Silao, GTO 36100, MX
- Business categories
- Industrial Engineering
- Machinery Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Magna International
- Specialties
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Assembly
- Design
- Production
- Quality
- Innovation
- and Automotive
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 1,785,865,551
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. Forward. For all. Our common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (MG) and the New York Stock Exchange (MGA). For further information about Magna, visit www.magna.com.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motor Vehicle Manufacturing |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Aurora, Ontario |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 1957 |
| Specialties | EngineeringManufacturingAssemblyDesignProductionQualityInnovationand Automotive |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 62 |
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What we offer:
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.
Group Summary:
The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.
Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.
Job Responsibilities:
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY TO DO THE JOB:
- Immediate open position
- $80,000 - $90,000 annual compensation
- Accounting or Finance post-secondary education required
- Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience in a fast paced automotive environment an asset
- Extensive background in cost accounting and meeting deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Macro’s, VLOOKUP)
- Analytical skills backed by high proficiency dealing with data
- Ability to tackle loosely defined problems by asking the right questions
- Strong organizational skills, comfortable with multi-tasking and project management abilities
- Experience conducting deep dive analysis with large volumes of data
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience working with PowerBI, SQL, Hyperion, Power Ledger, GSD system and TraX is an asset
- Annual Audits (SOX, Magna Year End, Government)
- Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the department
MAIN DUTIES:
- Ensure BOM’s and routings are complete for products
- Audit BOM’s to actual floor performance
- Produce variance analysis of products on an ad hoc basis
- Collaborate with team in the preparation of complex financial reports
- Integral part of month/quarter/year end close activities and financial statements with detailed analysis
- Provide support to department leaders through financial and operational analysis and throughout the
- Year and applicable budget and forecasting cycles
- Liaises with other department personnel
- Assist with internal and external financial audits
- Create journal entries, reconcile sub-ledgers for assigned accounts
- Integral part of month end close activities and financial statements with detailed analysis
- Other duties as required
Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure
As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.
Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.
If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.
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