Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Bradken; Mont-Joli; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining resources firm based in Mont-Joli is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Cost Accountant. This role involves partnering with manufacturing sites for accurate financial reporting, product costing, and variance analysis. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of experience in financial accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The position is onsite at Mont-Joli in Quebec, Canada, and offers competitive benefits including annual performance incentives and health insurance.

Benefits

Annual performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

RRSP with company match

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in financial or operational accounting.
• Experience with industrial construction costing and variance analysis.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead weekly/monthly manufacturing reporting and analyze cost drivers.
• Assist in month-end closing and budgeting.
• Ensure accurate product costing and variance reporting.

Skills

Finance

Cost analysis

Communication

Job description

Bradken is equipping the global mining resources sector to sustainably advance society. As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant, you will be part of a diverse, inclusive workforce of 3,500+ employees contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

About the Role

At Bradken, a proud member of the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group, we’re on a mission to support the mining and resources sector in operating more efficiently and sustainably. As our Manufacturing Cost Accountant (Canada), you will play a pivotal role within our Manufacturing Finance Team.

In this role you will partner closely with our Mont‑Joli and Edmonton manufacturing sites, supporting leaders with accurate financial reporting, product costing integrity, and insightful variance analysis. Your expertise will help uncover drivers of value, highlight opportunities for cost optimization, and strengthen financial decision‑making across the region.

You’ll work closely with Site Management Teams, Cost Accountants, and Shared Services to ensure financial processes are consistent, timely, and aligned with Bradken’s standards. Your insights will strengthen operational visibility, drive improvement initiatives, and support the financial sustainability of our manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

You’ll lead weekly/monthly manufacturing reporting, analyze key cost drivers, and support month‑end closing. You’ll drive budgeting and forecasting with site teams, ensure accurate product costing and variance reporting, and provide financial models that guide decisions. You’ll champion continuous improvement, CapEx oversight, audits, and process automation while contributing to a collaborative, “One Bradken” finance culture.

Key Technical Criteria

Qualifications & Certifications

Experience & Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in financial or operational accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Finance contact for half‑yearly inventory stock takes across manufacturing plants, consignment sites, and toll‑processing locations.
• Experience with industrial construction costing, inventory processes, and variance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and improve existing processes, simplifying and streamlining workflows in collaboration with Manufacturing Finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

This position will be onsite based in Mont‑Joli Bradken – 1700 Rue Henri Rouleau, Mont‑Joli, QC G5H, Canada.

NOTE: Kindly attach your resume in English; only candidates who meet requirements to work in this location will be considered.

Why Bradken?

• Annual performance‑based incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Life, AD&D, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage (company provided).
• RRSP with company match.
• Recognition programs for outstanding performance.

If you’re ready to bring your cost accounting expertise, analytical mindset, and continuous improvement spirit to a role where your impact truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.