Cost Accountant

Magna Mining Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Mining Inc. in Sudbury, Ontario, is seeking a Cost Accountant to translate operational costs into actionable financial insight.

You will monitor production costs, support budgets, and drive efficiency with cross-functional teams while upholding reporting accuracy and policy compliance.

The role requires 4+ years in mining accounting, a post-secondary accounting/finance qualification, and ERP/Excel proficiency, within a growth-focused mining company.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience in mining or heavy industry.
• Professional accounting designation considered an asset.
• Strong cost control and cost allocation understanding.
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Understanding of mining lifecycle and cost drivers.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production costs.
• Track costs related to drilling, blasting, hauling, crushing, and processing.
• Provide cost variance analysis and investigate root causes.
• Support annual budgets and forecasts for mining operations.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve efficiency and cost control.
• Ensure cost reporting aligns with accounting policies and requirements.
• Participate in audits and internal control improvements.
• Work with ERP and cost accounting systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Post-secondary degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Greater Sudbury, Canada | Posted on 09/09/2026

Magna Mining Inc. is a Sudbury-focused, base metal exploration and development company.

Magna Mining’s key objective is to become the next nickel and copper producing company in Canada by executing a growth strategy that is focused exclusively on the historic nickel producing district of Sudbury, ON.

We intend to achieve this objective via the creation of a Sudbury focused, hub and spoke production model, with our existing Shakespeare project as the hub. The path to the creation of a significant new battery metals producing Canadian company is to execute a long term, multi-faceted growth strategy.

Job Description

Come Grow With Us

Magna Mining is growing — quickly. And with growth comes a lot more than just bigger numbers.

We’re looking for a Cost Accountant to help turn the numbers behind our Sudbury operations into meaningful financial insight.

If you can get into the details, understand what’s driving costs, and turn numbers into better decisions, we want to hear from you.

All Magna Mining team members are expected to work collaboratively, lead the way in health and safety, act with honesty and integrity, and foster an entrepreneurial spirit in pursuit of excellence.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly production costs.
• Track costs related to drilling, blasting, hauling, crushing, and processing.
• Provide detailed cost variance analysis and investigate root causes.
• Support annual budgets and forecasts for mining operations.
• Work with operational teams to improve efficiency and manage costs.
• Help ensure operational activities align with financial goals.
• Support the organization and accounting treatment of capital spending.
• Track and capitalize equipment and machinery costs in accordance with accounting policies.
• Work with Maintenance to ensure equipment, machinery, and other assets are appropriately accounted for and costed.
• Allocate labour, materials, overhead, and other costs accurately across mining activities and cost centres.
• Support compliance with company accounting policies and applicable requirements.
• Participate in audits and internal control improvements.
• Work with ERP and cost accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve the accuracy and timeliness of cost reporting.

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

You might be a great fit if you:

• Have post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Bring 4+ years of accounting experience in mining or another heavy industry.
• Hold a professional accounting designation — considered an asset.
• Understand cost control and cost allocation methods.
• Are proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Bring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Enjoy solving problems and getting to the “why” behind the numbers.
• Understand the mining lifecycle and operational cost drivers.

What’s In It for You?

Magna offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, RRSP contribution opportunities, and access to employee and family assistance programs.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work close to the operation, close to the numbers, and close to the decisions that matter — with the ability to see the impact of your work as Magna continues to grow.

Minimum Salary: $80,000

Magna Mining Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Magna Mining. Due to the competitive nature of our recruitment process and the high volume of applications received, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.