Senior Cost Accountant

At The Crump Group, our passion for pets runs deep and it shows in everything we do. We believe feeding your pets should be as simple, wholesome, and joyful as the love they give you every day. For over 20 years, we have been dedicated to crafting exceptional, all natural pet treats that pet parents can trust.

What began in a family garage has grown into something truly special. Today, we remain proudly family led, grounded in the same values that started it all, and driven by an unwavering commitment to quality. As we continue our journey toward becoming North America’s number one all-natural pet treat company, our brands Crumps Naturals, Caledon Farms, and Dog Delights are leading the way.

Our growth has been powered by the incredible community of pet parents we serve. As they have grown, so have we, now a team of more than 250 passionate employees and counting. From our state‑of‑the‑art headquarters in Mississauga, Canada, to our expanding manufacturing presence in North Carolina, USA, we are proud to deliver the same trusted quality to pets and families across North America.

Since 2006, the Crump family has remained devoted to creating all natural dog treats using purposeful, high‑quality ingredients. Just as importantly, we are committed to building a workplace where people thrive. We believe in equality, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we ensure every voice is heard, respected, and valued. We actively foster an environment where different perspectives are welcomed and celebrated, because we know they make us stronger.

The Cost Accountant is responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and production costing analysis, as well as inventory management across all business locations. This role focuses on analyzing standard costs versus actual costs, identifying variances, and providing clear explanations across customers, PLUs, and production jobs within the Sage X3 ERP system.

The Cost Accountant works closely with cross‑functional teams including R&D, Procurement, and Manufacturing to investigate discrepancies, resolve variances, and ensure accurate costing. Additionally, this role plays a key role in maintaining and updating BOMs within Sage X3 to ensure accurate production inputs and cost structures.

• Analytical Thinking & Attention to Detail - Ability to analyze large datasets, identify cost variances, and provide accurate, data‑driven insights.
• ERP & Technical Proficiency - Strong experience with ERP systems (Sage X3) and advanced Excel skills to manage costing, reporting, and data accuracy.
• Business Partnering & Communication - Ability to collaborate with R&D, Procurement, and Operations
  , clearly explain variances, and influence decision‑making.

• Develop and maintain the cost accounting ERP system (Sage X3) to ensure accurate product costing and data integrity
• Produce daily production, variance, and ad‑hoc reports to support operational and financial decision‑making
• Review and analyze standard versus actual costs, identify variances, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations
• Update and maintain standard costs, ensuring accuracy within the Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Prepare, analyze, and report monthly gross margin analysis by customer, PLU, and production jobs within Sage X3
• Analyze the impact of changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, and services on overall cost structures
• Collect and study data related to raw materials, inventory, and labor to determine cost drivers and business activity costs
• Perform account reconciliation for physical inventories and cycle counts to ensure accuracy
• Prepare periodic inventory reserve reconciliations, assess inventory risks, and monitor with support from internal stakeholders
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes, including inventory analysis and preparation of supplemental reports
• Participate in and support special projects and process improvements as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience working with…