Senior Cost Accountant

What We Offer:

• Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance program
• RRSP matching program
• Health & Wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
• Relocation cost (if applicable)
• $75,000 - $110,000 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
• CPA designation (or CPA candidate in the advanced stages of completion)
• Experience in manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis and cost control
• Proven experience in and FP&A process
• Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, other systems such as Power BI, TM1, Cognos, AI tools would be an asset
• Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating confidence and curiosity through challenging the status quo and questioning why around variances or surprises
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities that enhance reporting, reduce time and enhance internal controls
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and ad hoc needs arise frequently
• Strong communication, influencing, and networking skills combined with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients alike

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and delivery of accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial results.
• Leverage ERP systems, operational insights, and strong business acumen to identify trends, understand performance drivers, and ensure financial results align with manufacturing realities.
• Act as the site subject matter expert for Work-in-Process (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) standard costing, including the maintenance and validation of standard costs.
• Support the annual budgeting process by partnering with Operations, Purchasing, Plant Leadership, and Corporate Finance to develop financial plans and forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to stakeholders, including leadership, operations, finance teams, and auditors, to support business decision-making.
• Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, prepare corrective accounting entries, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
• Support capital projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts through financial analysis, process enhancements, and strong cross-functional business partnerships.