Senior Accountant

Creation Technologies Ltd; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing services provider is seeking an Accountant to ensure the accuracy of financial results and support business decisions with timely reporting. This hybrid role requires strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise, alongside experience with ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. Candidates should possess excellent analytical and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a dynamic environment.
• Hands-on experience with Tier 1 ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Experience in manufacturing and cost accounting strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for business decisions.
• Manage cost accounting functions and analyze gross margins.
• Support integration of newly acquired sites for consistency and efficiency.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business

CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Join our Shared Services Accounting Team as an Accountant, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results while enabling informed business decisions through timely, precise reporting. Reporting to a Regional Accounting Leader, you’ll collaborate with both finance and non-finance teams to improve financial understanding and support overall business performance.

This hybrid role (on-site two days per week) requires experience in manufacturing and cost accounting, along with hands-on experience using Tier 1 ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. You’ll contribute to process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support the integration of acquired sites to drive consistency and efficiency across the organization.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accuracy

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to support business decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reports.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Manage cost accounting functions, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Analyze gross margins, cost structures, and manufacturing performance, providing insights to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate costing and inventory reporting.

Process Improvement & Controls

• Identify and resolve gaps in financial controls and accounting processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Drive process standardization and efficiency improvements across the enterprise.
• Support the integration of newly acquired sites, aligning them with company financial operations.

ERP & Systems Management

• Utilize Tier 1 ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) for financial transactions and reporting.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data entry and reporting structures.
• Participate in ERP enhancements and automation initiatives to improve financial processes.

Business Partnership & Communication

• Work closely with non-financial stakeholders (operations, supply chain, leadership, etc.) to help them understand financial processes and their impact on business performance.
• Act as a financial advisor, providing insights on cost controls, budgeting, and financial best practices.
• Communicate financial concepts in a clear and accessible manner to non-financial teams.

Compliance & Audit Support

• Assist in internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to policies and financial regulations.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and support risk management.

Other Key Responsibilities

• Support ad hoc financial analysis and cross-functional projects as required.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Shared Services Accounting Team by driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Good working knowledge of IFRS preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience within a dynamic business environment, preferably with a mid-large company
• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing experience
• Experience and demonstrated ability in effectively partnering with senior business leaders, developing a broad understanding of all aspects of operations
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills to understand, interpret, and accurately measure financial performance and communicate financial data
• Track record of being a contributing member of a high performance accounting team
• Working knowledge Tier1 ERP system preferred (Oracle, SAP) preferred
• Strong computer skills – MS Office suite

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field is required.
• A CPA designation is preferred. Candidates who demonstrate a comparable level of knowledge and expertise through a combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the anticipated starting pay for new hires for this position is between $90,000-$110,000 CAD per year. Full-time employees are also eligible for performance-based bonuses and benefits. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as a final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, education, location, and shift. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on the date of hire, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

About Us

3,000+ Industry all-stars. Entrepreneurial thinkers. Thoughtful collaborators. Bold problem-solvers. Passionate change-makers.

Creation fosters a community of commitment, comradery, integrity, and inclusion. At our core, we know it’s our people who make us a leading Global Electronic Manufacturing Services provider. That’s why Creation genuinely invests in our people, instilling family like values and a diverse, dynamic, and rewarding work environment where people learn, work, and grow together. Creation truly cares, inspiring employees to grow, develop and advance their careers. At Creation, we pride ourselves in our people, our culture, and our corporate purpose, it’s rooted in everything that we do.