Our tier-one and well-established client has a plant in the GTA (west). We are seeking a talented cost accounting professional. When considering this opening you should have exceptionally strong standard costing and supply chain experience. Moreover, as a Cost Accountant (senior) you've worked in mid to large size SOX complaint plants with practical ERP systems experience. This great opportunity requires working 5 days a week at the plant working alongside a high-caliber accounting team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the standard costing system within MS Dynamics 365, overseeing the development and annual update of standard costs for new items, accompanied by comprehensive analysis and documentation.

• Assist in new product development and innovation by conducting costing analyses for new products, changes, and promotional activities, including sensitivity analysis and identification of risks/opportunities for proposals.

• Conduct month-end closing procedures, covering journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, management reports, and variance analysis, comparing results against standard/budget/forecast.

• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to establish the annual budget and monthly/quarterly forecasts.

• Evaluate asset utilization, resource allocation, and outsourcing alternatives, providing insights and recommendations to support network optimization.

• Investigate, review, and analyze key plant operations metrics, presenting recommendations for improvements.

• Support manufacturing teams in conducting root cause countermeasure analyses related to labor, material, efficiency, and overhead losses.

• Perform ad-hoc research and analysis to support manufacturing initiatives.

• Provide financial analysis for capital expenditure requests, incorporating ROI, Payback Period, and NPV assessments.

• Deliver training and support to plant staff to enhance their knowledge and understanding of finance basics.

• Execute SOX compliance activities and offer support for internal and external audit engagements.

• Uphold and contribute to plant initiatives, encompassing Good Manufacturing Practices, ISO, and Health and Safety.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Possess strong analytical and technical accounting skills.

• Hold or work towards a CPA designation.

• Bring a minimum of 2 years of standard costing experience in related positions.

• Demonstrate experience with standard costing in an ERP environment. MS Dynamic is a high preference

• Exhibit excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Advanced usage of MS Excel

• Possess relevant education in Finance or equivalent work experience is considered an asset.