Senior Cost Accountant

Randstad; Guelph; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global company in automotive manufacturing is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in Guelph, Ontario. This is an on-site role focused on product costing, data analysis, and financial reporting, requiring a CPA designation and at least two years of relevant manufacturing experience. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, including competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. If you're data-driven and looking to make a significant impact, this could be the perfect match for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

RRSP 3% Company match

CPA dues support/Professional Development Courses

On-site cafeteria and gym – Open 24 hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Strong mastery of Excel including pivot tables, macros, and VLOOKUPs.
• Late-stage CPA candidates or international designations with relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection and analysis of product costing and inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with Industrial Engineers for data integrity.
• Lead complex financial reporting and analysis.
• Act as a liaison for external and internal audits.
• Support budget and forecasting cycles with actionable insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Emotional intelligence

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Education

CPA Designation

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Job Details

We are partnering with a global industry leader in the automotive manufacturing sector—a company with a reputation for innovation and stability.

This is not a "back office" role. We are looking for a Senior Cost Accountant who thrives on the manufacturing floor, partnering with Industrial Engineers to validate data rather than just reporting it. This position is a critical part of the finance team's succession plan, offering a clear runway for professional growth for a high‑performing CPA.

About the Culture

High‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Resilient self‑starter who prefers a dynamic setting over a quiet, slow‑paced office. If you are curious, data‑driven, and want your analysis to directly impact profitability, this may be the role.

Advantages

• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive health and dental plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• RRSP 3% Company match
• CPA dues support/Professional Development Courses
• On‑site cafeteria and gym – Open 24 hours

Responsibilities

• Product Costing & Analysis: manage the collection and analysis of product costing, part profitability, and inventory valuation.
• Operational Partnership: collaborate with Industrial Engineers and Operations leadership; audit BOMs against actual floor performance to ensure data integrity.
• Data Detective Work: use advanced Excel skills to digest large volumes of data (sales mix, volume, profitability) and discern operational sense.
• Reporting & Compliance: lead complex financial reporting, variance analysis, and month/quarter/year‑end close activities.
• Audit Support: act as a key liaison for external auditors (Deloitte) and internal corporate audits (SOX/Government).
• Forecasting: support department leaders through budget and forecasting cycles with actionable financial insights.

Qualifications

• Education: CPA Designation required (late‑stage CPA candidates or international designations considered with relevant experience).
• Experience: minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience (automotive industry experience highly preferred).
• Technical Mastery: outstanding in Excel (Pivot tables, macros, VLOOKUPs, managing large datasets); Power BI or SQL is an asset, general ERP savvy required.
• Soft Skills: emotional intelligence to challenge numbers, ask right questions, thrive in deadline‑driven environment.

Why Join?

• Mentorship: dedicated transition period with a senior consultant to ensure success.
• Growth: pipeline for future leadership within the finance department.
• Impact: influence pricing strategies and operational efficiency beyond standard reporting.

Summary

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity and a great match for you, and you are ready for a new challenge, please apply or share with your network today!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. We honor human rights and undertake positive actions to ensure full participation for all, including those underrepresented in Canada’s workforce: women, non‑binary/gender‑non‑conforming, Indigenous or Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities (visible or invisible), visible minorities, racialized groups, and LGBTQ2+ community.

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