Aplin has partnered with an established food manufacturing organization to recruit a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant. This role will support manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, capital expenditure and cash-flow processes while helping the business identify opportunities to improve cost control and operational efficiency.
The successful candidate will bring hands-on cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to provide clear, accurate financial information to operational and senior leadership.
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with approximately 50% of the time in the office and 50% working remotely.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and continuously improve the organization’s cost accounting systems, processes and records.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare regular reports comparing standard costs with actual production results.
- Investigate material, labour and overhead variances and communicate findings to management.
- Identify and recommend cost-saving and operational improvement opportunities.
- Support product costing, including estimates for new and proposed products.
- Analyze the financial impact of changes to products, materials, production processes and services.
- Prepare profitability and pricing analyses to support business decisions.
- Assist with capital expenditure assessments, approvals, tracking and reporting.
- Conduct internal cost reviews and support external audit requirements.
- Assist with general ledger activities, account reconciliations and period-end reporting.
- Support physical inventories and monitor cycle-counting processes.
- Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices comply with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
- Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve the quality and accuracy of operational and financial data.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field.
- CPA designation, or progress toward completion, is considered an asset.
- At least two to three years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment; experience in food, consumer products or another high-volume production setting is preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting and manufacturing variances.
- Experience supporting capital expenditure analysis and business cases.
- Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively across departments.
Aplin is an award-winning employment agency dedicated to connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the hiring process.
At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
