Senior Cost Accountant

Cronos Group Inc.; Stayner; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cronos Group Inc., an innovative global cannabinoid company, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant in Stayner, ON. The role involves developing product costs, financial forecasting, and supporting manufacturing operations in an SAP environment. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of cost accounting experience, a CPA designation, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. Join us to make an impact in the thriving cannabis industry!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a similar Cost Accounting role.
• Ability to assess processes and systems to identify key control activities.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or cultivation environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and accuracy of standard cost in SAP ERP system.
• Assist in cost revaluation processes during ERP system updates or business changes.
• Analyze and report on manufacturing costs including material and labor variances.
• Participate in the manufacturing budgeting process and support effort to build manufacturing financial forecasts.
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Team Player

Leadership Skills

Education

CPA designation or working towards CPA

Tools

SAP ERP System

Job description

Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach, PEACE NATURALS and Lord Jones. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: https://thecronosgroup.com/.

At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.

If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives in complex situations, has a strong attention to detail, and has experience in a manufacturing or cultivation environment, then this is the job for you! As the Senior Cost Accountant, you will be assisting in the development of product costs and processes in an SAP environment while supporting manufacturing departments. This role will also be responsible for inventory reconciliation, analysis of material and labor variances manufacturing variances, and development of inventory controls. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, energetic and able to work as part of a team and at a fast pace.

This position is based out of Stayner, ON.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support the development and accuracy of standard cost in SAP ERP system
• Assist in cost revaluation processes during ERP system updates or business changes
• Develop and manage key reports, monthly KPI measures, and processes to support operations management
• Analyze and report on manufacturing costs including material and labour variances
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, including scrap, rework, and obsolescence
• Participate in the manufacturing budgeting process and support effort to build manufacturing financial forecasts
• Build and maintain manufacturing and inventory Finance policies
• Develop product cost estimates for new product launches to assist Marketing Department
• Be the Finance subject matter expert to support day-to-day operations and key projects
• Analyze monthly plant expenditures and advise Finance management and operations on potential cost savings
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Any ad-hoc duties, reporting, analysis or business development initiatives as required

You’ll need to have:

• 3-5 years in a similar Cost Accounting role
• CPA designation or working towards a CPA designation
• Ability to assess processes and systems to identify key control activities
• Ability to identify and implement improvements to drive efficiencies
• Hands-on team player, able to interact professionally with all levels including staff outside of the Finance group
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate with a broader finance team, implement significant initiatives and drive toward exceptional performance
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who is able to work under very tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure, change and ambiguity
• Prior experience in manufacturing or cultivation environment is preferred
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees in a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge SAP EPR system is preferred, but not required
• Ability to travel to the manufacturing facility to learn operational & inventory processes

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.