Manager, Cost & Financial Analysis

Job Description

Hamilton, ON | 5 days in office

$120,000 - $130,000 base + high discretionary bonus

Manufacturing Industry

A long-established Canadian industrial manufacturer with over a century of operating history is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting & Financial Analysis to take ownership of product costing and financial analysis within a stable, team-oriented finance function. This newly created role is designed to centralize and strengthen costing oversight in a large-scale manufacturing environment, bringing structure, accountability, and consistency.

The Role

Conduct monthly product costing reviews

Oversee escalation and de‑escalation assessments

Analyze order-level charges and credits

Maintain the authorization for expenditure/shop order system

Track and analyze cost variances

Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close

Review reconciliations and costing-related work papers

Support stakeholder‑mandated audits, including pension‑related audits

Review weekly payments and sales invoicing processes

Provide financial support related to ownership asset tracking when required

Participate in ad hoc financial analysis and special projects

This role works closely with the Controller and CFO and interacts cross‑functionally with operations, procurement, and supply chain.

Qualifications

CPA designation

Minimum 2+ years in a manufacturing environment

Strong grounding in cost accounting principles

Advanced Excel skills

Comfortable working within legacy ERP systems (AS/400 environment)

Strong internal communicator

Detail‑oriented and process‑driven

Comfortable in a stable, long‑term role without a rapid promotion track

Able to operate independently without direct reports

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Clear Ownership

Stability with Scale  — Established 100+ year industrial manufacturer, 1,700+ employees, and a steady 9 to 5 finance culture with low senior turnover.

Meaningful Manufacturing Exposure  — Complex, high‑volume product costing in a large single‑site operation, real operational depth without excessive bureaucracy.

Environment & Structure

Finance team of approximately 15 professionals

Low senior‑level turnover (many 7-8+ years tenure)

5 days onsite in Hamilton

Support available from broader finance team as needed

Reports into senior finance leadership

Compensation

Base salary: $120,000 - $130,000

Discretionary bonus (historically variable)

Salary Type:
Annual Salary
Currency: CAD

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