Senior Cost Accountant

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY :

The Senior Cost Accountant position will support the management and manufacturing teams' decision making through providing accurate product cost information and to create an environment of product cost awareness.

DUTIES : Maintain and update standard costs for all products, raw materials, freight, duty and labor.Analyze and reconcile actual vs standard costs; identify key drivers behind variances.Work with the manufacturing personnel to improve yield and efficiency.Prepare summary feedback of financial statement variances to budget and prior periods; Establish a business partner relationship, with other departments (Ops, sales, engineering, etc.), to provide relevant information to improve business; Monitor and report on cost trends, cost absorption and margin performance; Support Finance Manager in efforts to control fixed and variable costs in accordance with budgeted / forecasted spend-this may include working on ways to increase real time cost visibility and identifying potential targets for cost efficiency improvements; Report on manufacturing variances, overhead expenses, scrap, waste & inventory valuation; Annual compilation of manufacturing budget and review of standard costs; Synthesize data and present reports in a meaningful way to management; Perform month end analysis related to COGS and inventory;Perform other duties as required to ensure the success of the business unit. REQUIREMENTS : Holding a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Engineering.Minimum 5 years of related experience in Accounting including 2 years at least in cost accounting.Previous experience in standard costing, in a manufacturing environment - Must.Previous experience in standard costing system implementation - preferred.Advanced experience in Excel and Power BI - Must.Experience using AI tools - Preferred.CPA - Preferred. Company DescriptionFor 50+ years we’ve delivered highly engineered technologies and solutions to support infrastructure projects around the world. You can find our brands in energy, automotive, communication, water management, utilities and transportation markets to name a few other industries.

We Engage

We work with our customers to understand their specific markets and needs. Our deep expertise allows us to appreciate and address their challenges. We are a true partner every step of the way.

We Innovate

Using our expertise and creativity, we imagine new possibilities. With purpose and agility, we solve complex challenges and deliver innovative technologies.

We Create

We develop reliable products, equipment and systems. Our commitment to quality ensures consistent and enduring results for our customers.Company DescriptionFor 50+ years we’ve delivered highly engineered technologies and solutions to support infrastructure projects around the world. You can find our brands in energy, automotive, communication, water management, utilities and transportation markets to name a few other industries.\r\n\r\nWe Engage\r\nWe work with our customers to understand their specific markets and needs. Our deep expertise allows us to appreciate and address their challenges. We are a true partner every step of the way.\r\n\r\nWe Innovate\r\nUsing our expertise and creativity, we imagine new possibilities. With purpose and agility, we solve complex challenges and deliver innovative technologies.\r\n\r\nWe Create\r\nWe develop reliable products, equipment and systems. Our commitment to quality ensures consistent and enduring results for our customers.