Deputy Controller

W3Global; Clarenceville; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

W3Global in Canada is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant to strengthen the finance function and provide analytical support to manufacturing operations. You will help maintain standard product costs, analyze variances, monitor inventory, and collaborate with production, purchasing, and operations to ensure data accuracy.

The role requires a CPA, a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, 3–7 years in manufacturing accounting, strong ERP and Excel skills, and bilingual French

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• 3–7 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience with a manufacturing ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Bilingualism (French and English) required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in maintaining and validating standard product costs.
• Analyze production, raw material, labor, and efficiency variances.
• Monitor inventory and required adjustments.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure the accuracy of manufacturing data.
• Participate in margin and profitability analysis by product, project, or customer.
• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing KPIs.
• Participate in physical inventory counts and variance analyses.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Manufacturing operations knowledge

Multitasking

Cross-functional communication

Autonomy

Bilingual French & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA designation

Tools

Manufacturing ERP system

Job description

Main Responsibilities

Manufacturing Analysis and Cost Accounting

• Participate in maintaining and validating standard product costs.
• Analyze production, raw material, labor, and efficiency variances.
• Monitor inventory and required adjustments.
• Collaborate with production, purchasing, and operations teams to ensure the accuracy of manufacturing data.
• Participate in margin and profitability analysis by product, project, or customer.
• Contribute to the improvement of manufacturing performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in physical inventory counts and inventory variance analyses.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost optimization efforts.

Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Participate in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Prepare various month-end journal entries.
• Participate in the monthly and annual closing process.
• Produce various financial reports and analyses for management.
• Participate in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Support external audits and government requests.
• Contribute to the improvement of internal controls and accounting processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) required.
• 3 to 7 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of the full accounting cycle.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting principles.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP system.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to regular interactions with English-speaking suppliers, partners, and stakeholders as part of the company's manufacturing and financial operations.

Desired Skills

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Analytical mindset and results-oriented approach.
• Good understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaboration and cross-functional communication skills.
• Autonomy and initiative.

Position Objective

The position aims to strengthen the finance function while providing enhanced analytical support to manufacturing operations, particularly in the areas of cost control, inventory management, and profitability.