Manager, Cost Accounting

Badger Infrastructure Solutions; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Badger Infrastructure Solutions is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to drive accurate cost information across manufacturing operations, enabling data-driven decisions and process improvements. The role supports plant leadership in achieving operational and financial goals.

You will lead month-end close, develop dashboards for executives, and act as SME for Oracle ERP Cloud/Fusion and EPM. The position requires manufacturing experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of cost accounting experience, 5+ years in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Leads cost accounting team through month-end and year-end close.
• 1Develops dashboards and financial reporting for executives and plant leadership.
• 3Acts as SME for Oracle ERP Fusion and EPM in cost and inventory accounting.
• 4Supports Oracle EPM implementation aligned with planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• 5Leads IT enhancements projects; follows quarterly Oracle updates.
• 6Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to optimize item structures in Oracle.
• 7Manages development and accuracy of standard costs for materials, labour, and overhead.
• 8Builds relationships with plant leadership and other departments.

Skills

Cost accounting

Dashboard building

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP Cloud / Fusion

Oracle EPM

Excel

Job description

This Cost Accounting Manager will deliver accurate and timely cost information for all aspects of manufacturing, enabling data-driven decisions and process improvements. The Manager, Cost Accounting, supports plant leadership in achieving operational and financial goals.

The compensation for this role will be commensurate with education and/or experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leads the cost accounting team through various aspects of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develops dashboards and financial reporting packages for executive and plant leadership.
• Acts as subject matter expert for Oracle ERP (Fusion and EPM) in cost and inventory accounting.
• Assists in the implementation of Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) within the plant, ensuring alignment with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
• Leads end-to-end IT enhancements projects, ensuring that implementation aligns with best practices and that the team realizes benefits. The CAM will follow quarterly Oracle updates to ensure that new features are implemented.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize item structures and work definitions in Oracle, ensuring accurate and reliable standard costing for trucks.
• Manages the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for raw materials, labour, and overhead.
• Navigates and builds relationships with key stakeholders, including plant leadership and other departments across the company.

What You'll Need For Success

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related fields. CPA and/or MBA preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive cost accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle ERP Cloud/Fusion and EPM strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel and experience building dashboards are a must.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard costing, and inventory valuation principles.
• Proven track record of improving processes and implementing ERP/system enhancements.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing operations (preferably truck, automotive, or heavy equipment assembly).
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results.
• The role requires mobility within work environments, use of office equipment, lifting up to 20 pounds, clear vision and hearing, effective communication skills, and occasional travel for meetings and training sessions.