Cost Accounting Analyst

IEC Holden; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Montreal seeks a Cost Accounting Analyst to partner with Plant Directors and deliver actionable cost analysis. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex financial data clearly. Key responsibilities include establishing standardized reporting, optimizing ERP modules, and providing recommendations for margin improvements. The successful candidate will possess strong proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver monthly program reports with >95% accuracy.
• Provide quarterly recommendations for margin improvements.
• Maintain standard costing models with >98% accuracy by month-end.
• Optimize ERP costing and reporting modules.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Business Acumen

Communication Skills

Initiative

Adaptability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Process Orientation

Technical Proficiency

Tools

Excel

ERP (e.g., Epicor)

Power BI

Job description

Cost Accounting Analyst

Department : Finance

Employment Type : Full Time

Location : Montreal

Reporting To : Marjorie Bing

Description

The mission is to partner with Plant Directors to deliver accurate, insightful, and actionable cost analysis that drives smarter strategic decisions in a rapid growth context. Focus on evaluating program-level profitability, identifying key cost drivers, and unlocking margin optimization opportunities. Through advanced financial modeling, variance analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, you’ll bring clarity and precision to our cost structures. By translating complex data into strategic insight, this role will play a vital role in strengthening the financial health of each plant and the long-term success of the organization.

Outcomes :

1. Program profitability Insights - Establish standardized reporting that clearly shows program profitability by customer and product line. Deliver monthly program reports by Day 7 of month-end, with >95% accuracy.
2. Margin Optimization Recommendations - Provide quarterly actionable recommendations that result in at least 2.5% improvement in gross margins to the year-end forecast.
3. Cost Accuracy - Maintain standard costing models with
   Monthly Closing - Deliver month-end tasks with >98% accuracy by Day 4 of schedule.
4. ERP & Data Management - Optimize ERP costing and reporting modules by reducing manual reporting time by 20% in first year through automation and process improvements.

Competencies :

1. Analytical Thinking - Strong quantitative and data analysis skills to detect trends, errors, and opportunities. Can break down complex cost structures and identify key drivers.
2. Attention to Detail - Ensures data accuracy and integrity across systems.
3. Business Acumen - Understands how cost impacts broader business decisions in a manufacturing operation.
4. Communication Skills - Explains complex financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
5. Initiative - Proactively identifies issues and proposes solutions.
6. Adaptability - Thrives in a fast-changing, high-growth environment.
7. Cross-functional Collaboration - Works effectively and builds trust and rapport with plant managers, finance and operations teams.
8. Process Orientation - Strong skills in process mapping, documentation, and improvement.
9. Technical Proficiency - Strong Excel, ERP (e.g., Epicor), and possibly Power BI skills.

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