Cost Accounting Manager
Location: Mississauga, On-site
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication skills required
Background Check Requirement: Criminal record check and employment references
Duration: Permanent, full time
About the Opportunity
Join a proudly Canadian manufacturing company with an international footprint, known for setting industry standards for over 40 years. As the Manager of Cost Accounting, you will play a key role within a highly stable finance department known for longevity, expertise, and collaboration.
In this role, you will work closely with senior finance leaders and partner across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and IT. You will help modernize systems, strengthen reporting, and enhance financial decision-making for a company that values quality, precision, and continuous improvement across its global footprint.
What’s in it for You
You will be part of a workplace that values stability, long-term relationships, and craftsmanship at every level. With an average tenure of more than 20 years, this is a culture where people are respected, supported, and appreciated for their expertise. You will gain exposure across the business, collaborate with experienced leaders, and help shape more efficient and insightful financial processes for a growing manufacturing organization known for innovation and quality.
Your Responsibilities
- In this role, you’ll serve as the subject matter expert for the Visual ERP system, ensuring configuration, maintenance, and updates run smoothly.
You’ll lead ERP-related components of the month-end close, delivering accurate reporting and comprehensive manufacturing variance analyses. - You’ll create labour and overhead absorption reports and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages.
- You’ll develop and maintain close documentation including checklists, workflows, and support tools.
- You’ll analyze financial data, monitor accuracy within the ERP, and build dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
- You’ll identify process inefficiencies, propose improvements, and implement best-in-class solutions that enhance operational and financial performance.
- You’ll collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Marketing to align ERP functionality with business needs and review variances on a recurring basis.
- You’ll support new team member training in Visual ERP and provide guidance to Purchasing and Accounts Payable on GL account usage.
- 8+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong experience working with ERP systems, ideally Visual ERP - Go-getter and enthusiastic energy
- Proven ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and improve process efficiency
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in Operations, Sales, Marketing, or IT
- Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills, with an open-minded and steady approach
- CPA designation is an asset
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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.
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