Manager of Cost Accounting

PML Sound International; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Manager of Cost Accounting to join their Finance team. In this role, you will optimize ERP systems, enhance financial reporting, and drive operational improvements. Collaborating with various departments, you will ensure accurate financial data management and reporting while identifying process inefficiencies and implementing best practices. If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for innovation and collaboration, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with ERP systems in a cost accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end and close processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage ERP-related aspects of the month-end close process.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to improve financial decision-making.

Skills

ERP System Management

Financial Reporting

Data Analysis

Advanced Excel

SQL

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Visual ERP

Data Visualization Tools

SharePoint

Job description

Position Title:

Manager of Cost Accounting

Location:

Mississauga, ON (full-time onsite position)

Department:

Finance Department

About us:

For over forty years, our companies, industry-leading manufacturers and distributors of high-quality, luxury consumer audio products, have set the standard for excellence in every product category we offer. We continuously push the boundaries of design and quality with a constant focus on providing high-performance solutions and value.

Position Overview:

Are you a forward-thinking finance professional ready to challenge the status quo? Paradigm Electronics is seeking a talented and motivated Cost Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. In this pivotal role, you’ll partner closely with an experienced Senior Manager of Accounting & ERP Administrator, providing fresh perspectives and introducing smarter, more efficient ways of working. You’ll be at the forefront of optimizing our ERP systems, enhancing financial reporting, and driving operational improvements in cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. ERP System Management:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for the Visual ERP system.
• Oversee system configuration, maintenance, and updates to ensure optimal performance.
• Collaborate with IT and other departments to troubleshoot and resolve system issues.

Month-End and Monthly Close Processes:

• Lead and manage all ERP-related aspects of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Create monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on manufacturing variances by department.
• Create Labour and Overhead absorption reports in global financials and include them in (monthly, quarterly, annually) reporting package.
• Develop and maintain checklists, workflows, and documentation for the close process (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Generate a quarterly report on Finished Goods by SKU/Product family, providing information on YTD Sales, Margins, on-hand inventory, in demand, on-order, usage, turns, and weeks of inventory.

Data Management and Analysis:

• Monitor and validate financial data within the ERP system to ensure accuracy.
• Generate detailed financial reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to improve financial decision-making.

Process Improvement:

• Identify inefficiencies and outdated workflows, proposing and implementing best-in-class solutions to enhance financial and operational processes.
• Work collaboratively to challenge traditional methods, building workflows and tools that optimize business performance.
• Conduct training sessions for new team members on Visual ERP (e.g., Part Maintenance, Manufacturing Window, Material Planning, MPS/MRP) and explain how costing works in Visual.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Partner with Operations, Sales, and Marketing teams to align ERP functionalities with business needs.
• Meet regularly with these departments to review variances and address issues.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and IT for ERP-related projects.
• Guide Purchasing and Accounts Payable teams on proper GL account utilization.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with ERP systems, ideally Visual ERP, in a cost accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of month-end and close processes.
• Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and data analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Knowledge of SQL and SharePoint.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

As part of the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act, Paradigm Electronics Inc. does not employ children under 15 and takes precautions to safeguard the rights of persons under 18. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable workplace. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates during the selection process.

Interested candidates who thrive in a dynamic environment that supports autonomy, creativity, and excellence are encouraged to apply confidently.