REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to compile, interpret, and present complex manufacturing cost effectively.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High attention to details.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate across all levels and departments.

MINIMUM EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting.
• Accounting Designation or enrolled in CPA program is an asset.
• 3-5 years of experience in budgeting and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment and cost accounting.
• Ability to communicate in French is an asset.

• Foster strong collaboration between Finance and Plant Management Leadership team to ensure accurate financial data processing, including detailed plant cost analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee the period-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, inventory reconciliations, plant cost statement analysis, and capital project tracking.
• Provide analytical support by reviewing actual versus standard costs and delivering insights into cost drivers behind plant variances.
• Partner with plant teams to develop and monitor annual budgets and periodic performance reports.
• Collaborate with Operations and Costing teams to validate data used in standard costing processes.
• Manage financial reporting and analysis for multiple manufacturing plants.
• Travel to various plant locations throughout the year is required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.