About the role
Contract
Job title
Senior Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Financial Analyst
Duration
3-6 month contract
Role status
Current opening
Intro paragraph
Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Finance professional to join their Operations Finance team on a contract basis. This individual will play a key role supporting manufacturing operations through cost accounting, plant reporting, product costing, and business partnering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can make an immediate impact.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include
Partner with Plant Managers and Operations teams to support day-to-day manufacturing finance activities. Prepare monthly manufacturing scorecards, KPI reporting, and productivity analysis. Perform standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and inventory-related reporting. Support month-end close activities, including manufacturing reporting and financial analysis. Assist with new product costing, innovation costing, and operational decision support. Analyze labour, material, overhead, and production variances while identifying key cost drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D. Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve operational performance. Maintain costing processes and support continuous improvements within the manufacturing finance function.
Our client
A rapidly growing Canadian manufacturing organization operating in a fast-paced production environment.
Qualifications and pre-requisites
3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting. Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing, manufacturing variances, and inventory accounting. Experience supporting manufacturing or plant operations. Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP is preferred; experience with other large ERP systems will also be considered. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. CPA designation or working toward completion is considered an asset. Previous experience within food, CPG, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
Additional information or perks
Immediate start available. Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing manufacturing business. High exposure to Operations and Finance leadership. Fast interview process. Potential for contract extension based on business needs. isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.
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About the role
Contract
Job title
Senior Cost Accountant / Manufacturing Financial Analyst
Duration
3-6 month contract
Role status
Current opening
Intro paragraph
Our client is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Finance professional to join their Operations Finance team on a contract basis. This individual will play a key role supporting manufacturing operations through cost accounting, plant reporting, product costing, and business partnering. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where they can make an immediate impact.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include
Partner with Plant Managers and Operations teams to support day-to-day manufacturing finance activities. Prepare monthly manufacturing scorecards, KPI reporting, and productivity analysis. Perform standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and inventory-related reporting. Support month-end close activities, including manufacturing reporting and financial analysis. Assist with new product costing, innovation costing, and operational decision support. Analyze labour, material, overhead, and production variances while identifying key cost drivers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, and R&D. Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and provide recommendations to improve operational performance. Maintain costing processes and support continuous improvements within the manufacturing finance function.
Our client
A rapidly growing Canadian manufacturing organization operating in a fast-paced production environment.
Qualifications and pre-requisites
3-5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance or cost accounting. Strong understanding of standard costing, product costing, manufacturing variances, and inventory accounting. Experience supporting manufacturing or plant operations. Strong analytical skills with advanced Microsoft Excel. Experience with SAP is preferred; experience with other large ERP systems will also be considered. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional stakeholders. CPA designation or working toward completion is considered an asset. Previous experience within food, CPG, or manufacturing environments is preferred.
Additional information or perks
Immediate start available. Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing manufacturing business. High exposure to Operations and Finance leadership. Fast interview process. Potential for contract extension based on business needs. isgSearch does not use artificial intelligence throughout the hiring process.
Not the right fit? Search for Cost Accountant jobs in North York, Ontario, Canada
About isgSearch
isgSearch is a leading North American recruitment firm specializing in finding top permanent and contract talent in IT, Finance, Accounting, and Engineering. Whether you’re a people manager looking for your next star team member or a job seeker out to find your best employer yet, we’re here to serve you with an exceptional staffing experience.