About us

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.

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.

• Maintain the Engineering projects in CAS (Cost Accounting System) and provide financial information to Engineer managers.
• Setting up projects, keeping track of Engineer hours, and ensuring timely approval of their timesheets.
• Review monthly activity reports for accuracy and prepare the monthly invoices with supporting documents.
• Assist with monthly project reconciliations, account analysis, and journal entry preparations.
• Prepare and maintain WIP and engineering labor and after-closing hours reports.
• Prepare contract labor and book necessary accruals for month end.
• Investigate any discrepancy in hours, timesheets, and department numbers. Make necessary adjustments in a journal entry booked for each department.
• Analyze project status reports and develop action plans for variance, including assisting with the review of unbilled and deferred revenue.
• Prepare and maintain transfer tax schedules.
• Help the Controller with the accuracy of departmental financial statements.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and distribute necessary financial reports to program managers for review.
• Assist the Controller with the ESE engineering budget and forecasts.
• Support and prepare various account reconciliations.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Controller or Director - Financial Reporting.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 5+ years of working experience in a public or large corporate accounting role is required.

• Experience with SAP (FI, CO, and WBS element) is preferred.
• Experience using HFM or OneStream is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in accounting for R&D and project accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, ensuring that deadlines are met.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills, oral and written.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills along with a strong sense of time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Must have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision while under pressure of deadlines and provide a high degree of accuracy.
• Must be a team player, highly motivated, experienced in working with a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Must have the ability to interact effectively with all employee levels in a positive, cooperative, and productive manner.
• Strong degree of initiative and judgment.

• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer, may require travel.