Cost Accountant

Our client in the Newmarket area needs to hire a Cost Accountant to join their team.

Work Setting: On Site

Location Details: Newmarket area

This role manages comprehensive financial data reporting for a large-scale manufacturing facility. You will act as a critical link between plant operations and corporate leadership, ensuring the accuracy of production costs, variances, and financial forecasts. This position requires seamless collaboration with departments ranging from Engineering to Supply Chain to maintain data integrity within the ERP system.

• Cost Analysis & Reporting: Oversee frozen and current cost reporting. Manage the month-end close process, including variance analysis, contribution margins, and inventory reconciliations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the preparation of weekly sales/labor estimates, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets. Track commodity fluctuations and tariff impacts.
• Operational Oversight: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOM) and manage supplier rebates, surcharges, and accruals.
• Inventory & Audit: Serve as the lead auditor for physical inventories. Prepare working papers for internal/external audits and ensure compliance with global quality and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Track cost-saving initiatives (CI), analyze scrap trends, and develop profitability models by part number and program.
• Compliance: Ensure all activities adhere to industry-standard quality management systems and regional regulatory requirements.

• Education: Post-secondary degree in Finance or Accounting;
  CPA designation (in progress or equivalent) is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Minimum 2 years of dedicated costing experience within an SAP/ERP environment is essential.
• Advanced Excel: Must be proficient in complex data modeling and spreadsheet management.
• Communication: Proven ability to translate complex financial data for non-finance stakeholders.

• Join a dynamic and successful organization that truly values its employees.
• Enjoy a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being.
• Be part of a supportive workplace culture that fosters professional development and offers clear pathways for long-term career advancement.

If you believe you are an outstanding candidate for this opportunity, we invite you to submit your resume and all relevant information to HCR Permanent Search in confidence to:

Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the subject heading. Only those selected to move forward in the consideration process will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!

HCR Permanent Search is recruiting on behalf of our client for an existing vacancy within their organization.

HCR Personnel Solutions Inc. welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.