Financial Analyst - Cost accounting

Location(s)

Montreal, QC (Canada)

Job Description

We currently have an opening for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual within the Finance Department in our Montreal head office. Reporting to the Vice-President Finance, the ideal candidate will support the implementation of the process costing and all aspects related to cost accounting.

Specifically, as a member of the finance team, you will assist in:

Support the project of cost accounting system during its implantation phase;
Implement a process to support and monitor cost system reliability
The preparation of reports for internal management reporting purposes on margin profitability
Performing monthly material and direct labor consumption reconciliation;
Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger
The preparation of the month end report of the production cost compared to budget;
The preparation of the reconciliation report of the production cost compared to original quotation;
Supporting the procurement department with their cost saving initiative
Supporting the Marketing department in pricing
Supporting the material and direct labor cost budgeting process.
The implementation of a global margin profitability process
The realization of special project

Requirements

Qualified candidates should be organized and possess good judgement, the capacity to prioritize multiple projects concurrently, and the ability to meet deadlines. They should also have a strong team spirit with the ability to adapt easily to change and to work autonomously. In addition, they should have:

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a concentration in accounting with CPA certification (Asset)
2 to 3 years of professional experience in a cost accounting position in a manufacturing company
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deal with individuals in the others department (production, procurement, R&D and Marketing etc), at all levels within the organization,
Fluency in English and French is essential as well as strong computer skills mainly Excel and PowerBI an asset
Knowledge of Infor LN (ERP System) would be considered an asset but is not required.

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