Sr Manufacturing Accountant

Aspire Bakeries; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Manufacturing Accountant, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting financial operations within the bakery sector. This dynamic position involves analyzing financial data, managing costs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability. You will collaborate closely with the bakery team, providing insights that shape operational efficiency and strategic decision-making. If you are a proactive self-starter with a robust accounting background and a passion for finance in a manufacturing environment, this is an exciting opportunity to grow your career and make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of finance experience in Manufacturing with strong costing knowledge.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage order reporting and inventory; drive process improvements.
• Analyze financial data for month-end closing and reporting.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Cost Control

Variance Analysis

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Working towards CPA designation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

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The Sr Manufacturing Accountant will support the Bakery Controller in leading the Operation Finance activities at the bakeries. This role requires maintaining a close working relationship with the bakery team to provide daily financial analysis and business insights.

Responsibilities:

• Process order reporting and inventory management.
• Drive process/continuous improvement and overall cost control, including variance analysis.
• Capital tracking/management and timely project closures.
• Gather data for month-end closing and reporting of results.
• Analyze data for accurate financial reports; review with Controller and Bakery Management.
• Identify drivers of variances and provide insightful commentary.
• Support strong internal control environment; identify weaknesses and implement solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve plant and bakery operations efficiency and profitability.
• Assist in annual budget preparation, monthly forecasts, and cost estimates for new product development.
• Support internal and external audits; establish effective communication with peers and personnel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required) and working towards CPA designation.
• 3+ years of finance experience in Manufacturing with strong understanding of standard costing methods.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel; knowledge of PowerPoint and Outlook preferred.
• Experience with accounts payable and purchase orders (preferred).
• Strong communication and analytical skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and understand complex business issues.
• Adaptable, self-starter with initiative and willingness to learn and grow; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit your resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Our organization is committed to promoting the independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity of persons with disabilities by ensuring the accessibility of our facilities and services. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Food Production

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