Cost Accountant

Are you ready to partner with a global industry leader in the automotive manufacturing sector; a company that has built a stellar reputation for innovation, financial stability, and long-term career growth?

This is not just another standard "back office" role. If you looking for a Cost Accountant role that gets you out from behind a desk and onto the manufacturing floor, partnering with Industrial Engineers to validate data rather than just reporting it?

Could you see yourself stepping into a role that acts as a critical component of our finance team's long-term succession plan, providing an ambitious, career-minded costing specialist with a clear and structured runway for rapid advancement?

Do you thrive in a high-volume, fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Are you a resilient self-starter who genuinely enjoys an operational challenge and actively prefers a dynamic, energetic manufacturing setting over a quiet, slow-paced office?

If you are a curious, data-driven professional looking for a corporate home where your financial analysis and operational costing directly impact plant profitability, could this be the perfect match for you?

Advantages

• Comprehensive health and dental plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP 3% Company match
• On-site cafeteria and gym – Open 24 hours
• 3 weeks of paid vacation per year

Duties & Responsibilities

Reporting & Compliance: Lead complex financial reporting, variance analysis, and month/quarter/year-end close activities

Operational Partnership: Step out from behind the desk to collaborate with Industrial Engineers and Operations leadership. Audit BOMs against actual floor performance to ensure data integrity

Data Detective Work: Use advanced Excel skills to digest large volumes of data (sales mix, volume, profitability). "Dig in" to the numbers to discern if the information makes operational sense

Product Costing & Analysis: Manage the collection and analysis of product costing, part profitability, and inventory valuation

Audit Support: Act as a key liaison for external auditors and internal corporate audits (SOX/Government)

Forecasting: Support plant department leaders through budget and forecasting cycles with actionable financial insights

Qualifications

Education: CPA Designation is preferred (CPA in progress or late-stage CPA candidates will be considered with relevant experience)

Experience: Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience is non-negotiable. Automotive industry experience is highly preferred (20, Image 7)

Technical Mastery: You must be "Outstanding" in Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUPs, managing large datasets). Experience with OneStream, PowerBI, and AS400 ERP systems is highly preferred

Soft Skills: You are not just "book smart", you possess the emotional intelligence to challenge numbers, ask the right questions to operations teams, and thrive in a deadline-driven plant environment

Why Join?

Mentorship: You will have a dedicated transition and mentorship period with the Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure you are set up for success. Growth: This role is explicitly viewed as a pipeline for future leadership within the finance department. Impact: You will move beyond standard tracking to protect corporate compliance and build robust financial structures.

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