Cost accountant

Laval, QC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 12, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week

Job summary

The cost analyst will participate in monthly book closings, analyze manufacturing labor variances, and monitor spare parts inventory. They will also identify cost optimization opportunities and present monthly factory results to management.

Job details

Cost analyst For over 40 years, Uniboard has been redefining wood through innovation in the design and manufacturing of engineered wood panels (TFL, HPL, HDF, and MDF) for the furniture, design, and construction industries. With a production capacity exceeding 660 million square feet across its four facilities, Uniboard employs more than 800 people in North America. Distinguished by a culture focused on customer experience, innovation, respect, health, and safety, Uniboard also stands out for its commitment to sustainable development by recovering and recycling post-industrial wood waste and promoting responsible forest management. Join Uniboard, North America’s leading supplier of thermally fused melamine panels. Learn more at www.uniboard.com. Uniboard is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for its head office in Laval. Your day-to-day: Reporting to the Director of Management Accounting, the Cost Analyst plays a key role in understanding the performance of our plants. Leveraging their expertise, the analyst ensures the development and monitoring of various internal controls. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Actively participate in the monthly closing process and the annual budgeting process * Analyze and explain labor variances within the plants * Monitor spare parts inventory and support managers in determining which parts to stock and appropriate quantities * Conduct in-depth reviews of production orders to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency * Provide strategic recommendations to optimize processes, reduce costs, and maximize profitability * Actively participate in the development of standard costs * Prepare plant KPIs for management * Present monthly plant results clearly and effectively to senior management, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities The essentials: * University degree in Accounting * CPA designation (an asset) * Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in cost analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment * Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data * Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively * Advanced proficiency in Excel * Knowledge of an ERP system; SAP is an asset * Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment * A functional knowledge of French is considered an asset, as the role requires interacting with French-speaking stakeholders and occasionally consulting documentation in French Why join the Uniboard team? * Remote work policy (one day per week) * Annual bonus * Group insurance starting on your first day of employment * Retirement plan * Personal days and vacation from the first year * 10 statutory holidays per year * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Annual allowance for health and wellness activities * Professional membership reimbursement, where applicable Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Uniboard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must hold a university degree in accounting and have at least 2 years of relevant experience in production cost analysis. Proficiency in Excel is required, while a CPA designation and knowledge of SAP are considered assets.