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Cost Accounting Manager

J H McNairn LTD
Whitby, CAN
Full Time
Manager
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3 days ago
Cost AccountingInventory ValuationStandard CostingFinancial AnalysisERP SystemsExcel
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Position Summary

  • The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading cost accounting, inventory valuation, and operational financial analysis across multiple paper packaging manufacturing facilities.
  • A key aspect of the role is developing, maintaining, and improving product costing methodologies within a complex manufacturing environment.
  • This position is on site 5 days/week in our Whitby, ON location.

Cost Accounting & Product Costing

  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve standard costing methodologies for a diverse portfolio of paper packaging products.
  • Analyze machine level production costs, including labor, materials, waste, machine utilization, setup costs, and overhead absorption.
  • Establish and monitor cost drivers appropriate for machine based manufacturing operations.
  • Review and update standards for raw materials, labor rates, machine rates, and overhead allocations.
  • Conduct monthly cost rollups and transfer pricing; maintain product cost accuracy across all facilities.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances including material usage, labor efficiency, machine efficiency, waste, yield, and overhead variances.
  • Provide detailed profitability analysis by product, customer, and facility.
  • Support intercompany transfer pricing and cross border costing mechanics between Canadian and US operations.

Inventory Control & Valuation

  • Manage inventory accounting processes for raw materials, work in process, and finished goods across multiple locations.
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with company policies and applicable accounting standards.
  • Lead monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory discrepancies.
  • Oversee cycle count programs and support physical inventory processes.
  • Partner with operations teams to improve inventory accuracy and strengthen inventory controls.
  • Monitor inventory reserves, obsolescence, slow moving inventory, and scrap reporting.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

  • Prepare and analyze monthly manufacturing financial results and key performance indicators.
  • Support month end and year end closing activities related to inventory and manufacturing costs.
  • Develop management reports highlighting cost trends, operational performance, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Perform ad hoc financial modeling and operational analyses to support strategic decision making.
  • Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting.

Systems, Data Analytics & Process Improvement

  • Manage large volumes of operational and financial data from ERP and manufacturing systems.
  • Design and maintain automated reporting, dashboards, and analytical tools.
  • Improve costing models, reporting processes, and data integrity controls.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations teams to enhance data collection and reporting capabilities.
  • Support ERP implementations, upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.

Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies across both Canadian and US operations.
  • Support internal and external audits related to inventory and cost accounting.
  • Maintain awareness of customs, duty, and landed cost treatment as it affects inventory valuation.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for costing methodologies and inventory control procedures.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.

What we're looking for in a candidate

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • CPA, CMA, CPA CMA, or equivalent professional designation preferred.
  • 5–10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in paper, packaging, converting, printing, or other process/manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.
  • Experience supporting multi site manufacturing operations.
  • Demonstrated experience with inventory accounting, inventory controls, and standard costing systems.
  • Experience with cross border or multi currency operations (Canadian and US) is an asset.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems such as AS400 or similar platforms.
  • Familiarity with customs duties, tariffs, and landed cost accounting is an asset.
  • Experience using AI enabled tools to analyze large datasets is an asset.

Compensation Range

  • CAD 100,000 CAD 120,000 annually with an additional 10% annual bonus target.

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