Cost accountant

Uniboard; Laval (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work policy (1 day/wk)

Annual bonus

Group insurance

Personal days

10 statutory holidays

EAP

Wellness allowance

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Uniboard, Laval head office, is seeking a Cost Analyst to support monthly closings, budgeting, and cost optimization across its manufacturing plants. You will analyze labor variances, monitor spare parts and review production orders to improve efficiency. Strong accounting education and Excel skills are required; SAP is a plus.

French language ability is an advantage. This hybrid role offers remote work one day per week, with a comprehensive benefits package including group insurance and an

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting is required.
• Minimum 2 years of cost analysis in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong analytical skills and data handling capability.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting to senior management.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly closings and annual budgeting processes.
• Analyze and explain labor variances across plants.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and advise on stock quantities.
• Review production orders to identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Provide strategic recommendations to reduce costs and maximize profitability.
• Develop and monitor standard costs and plant KPIs.
• Present monthly plant results to senior management with clear insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Teamwork

French (asset)

Education

University degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

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
• 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
• 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.