About JENNMAR
JENNMAR, is the world’s leader in the manufacturing and distribution of ground control technology for the mining, tunneling and civil construction industries.
This global company is currently seeking a Cost Accountant to be based in the Canada Headquarters in Sudbury, Ontario.
Position Summary
The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing manufacturing and operational costs, maintaining inventory controls, supporting financial reporting processes, and partnering with operations leadership to improve financial performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing or mining environments, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to communicate effectively in both English and French.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the overall management of a centralized accounting department that provides accounting services for all Canadian operations;
- Perform monthly analysis of variances;
- Investigate cycle count variances and resolve issues;
- Validate cost of goods sold as part of the month end close;
- Perform reconciliation of the inventory sub ledger to the general ledger;
- Direct and participate in cost analyses, rate studies and analyzing standard manufacturing costs;
- Direct and participate in all aspects of inventory management, including physical inventory and inventory reconciliations;
- Direct and participates in identifying weaknesses in existing internal controls and costing system processes that have a direct or indirect effect on inventory and costs and result in improved transactional integrity;
- Propose changes in these processes that will result in improved efficiency and financial reporting, transactional and data accuracy;
- Work with operations management to identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs;
- Work with plant operations to ensure the accuracy of standard cost systems;
- Identify key cost drivers that are relevant and will drive profitability; develop reports that are user friendly and communicate their relevance.
Attributes of the successful candidate will include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced knowledge of cost accounting methods and techniques;
- Proficient level of numerical and analytical aptitude and problem solving techniques with ability to critically think and provide actionable timely solutions;
- Confident presentation skills with ability to articulate both verbally and in writing;
- Team working mindset with ability to collaborate with a multi-department team;
- High level of stress tolerance in a fast-paced environment with ability to organize and prioritize workload;
- Dependability to be consistently at work and on time with work schedule flexibility that will include intermittent travel
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
Qualifications
- Degree in Accounting or Related Field;
- Minimum Five (5) Years Cost Accounting experience in a manufacturing industry;
- ROSS ERP, COGNOS Business Intelligence, Microsoft Dynamics ERP Experience Preferable
Pay: $120,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
