Sr. Cost Analyst - Montreal at Jostens

Montreal, Quebec, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Variance Analysis, Financial Modeling, Cost Management, Inventory Accuracy, US GAAP, IFRS, Production Costing, Excel, Access, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Planning, Data Analysis, Project Execution, Communication

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

SR. COST ANALYST MONTREAL PLANT | ON-SITE ROLE FIVE DAYS A WEEK ABOUT YOU: You are a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys turning data into actionable insights. As a Sr. Cost Analyst, you will play a critical role in managing production costs, ensuring inventory accuracy, and providing financial visibility to plant leadership. You bring strong expertise in cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial modeling, along with the ability to partner cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and profitability. This role is ideal for someone who wants to have a direct impact on plant performance and decision-making. YOU WILL: * Manage cost accounting processes. Develop and maintain cost accounting systems, journal entries, and supporting documentation. * Ensure inventory accuracy. Support physical inventory processes and reconcile inventory balances. * Analyze cost variances. Prepare and evaluate material, labor, and overhead variances to identify performance drivers. * Support plant performance reporting. Partner with plant leadership to provide clear and actionable financial insights. * Contribute to planning and forecasting. Participate in annual planning processes and analyze actuals versus forecast. * Improve financial reporting efficiency. Support month-end close activities and identify opportunities to streamline reporting processes. * Collaborate with functional leaders. Work with operations and department leaders to improve understanding of financial results. * Support ad-hoc financial initiatives. Lead or contribute to special projects and reporting requests for leadership. * Typical/expected % of overnight travel. Less than 5% annuallly. YOU HAVE: * Education. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. * Cost Accounting Experience. 5+ years of experience in manufacturing cost accounting or related finance roles. * Accounting Knowledge. Strong understanding of US GAAP and/or IFRS. * Manufacturing Finance Expertise. Experience with production costing, modeling, and plant operations. * Technical Proficiency. Advanced skills in Excel, Access, and financial modeling tools. * Analytical Strength. Ability to analyze complex data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. * Project Execution Skills. Ability to plan, organize, and complete projects while meeting deadlines. * Communication Skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization. * Time Management. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2026 ABOUT US: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges, and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry, and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments, and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here [https://f.io/HIAsH659]. ALL ABOUT FINANCE: Our Finance team combines traditional financial planning, analysis, and accounting with collaborative business decision-making and strategy, directly supporting leadership in Marketing, Sales, Digital & Operations. Team members are expected to analyze data and provide recommendations across our specialized product lines, including Yearbooks, Class Rings, Graduation Products, and Professional Sports. Through the utilization of best-in-class technical software, such as Workday Adaptive Planning, Incorta, SAP BPC, Oracle, Salesforce, & the Microsoft Suite, you will get to play a critical role in determining financial solutions that steer our business. Our Finance team is comprised of several subgroups, including decision support, FP&A, operations, and corporate, but our success is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens focuses on creating professional and personal development. We can’t wait to show you what our Finance Team has to offer at Jostens! AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA): Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com [recruiter@jostens.com] or (952) 830-3300. Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. California Privacy Policy: https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy [https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy]

Responsibilities

The Senior Cost Analyst will manage cost accounting processes, including developing systems and maintaining documentation, while ensuring inventory accuracy through physical inventory support and reconciliation. This role involves analyzing material, labor, and overhead variances to identify performance drivers and supporting plant leadership with actionable financial insights.