Manager, Cost Accounting

Job Description

Our client, a North American Manufacturing/Industrial organization is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to deliver accurate and timely cost information for all aspects of manufacturing, enabling data-driven decisions and process improvements. The Manager, Cost Accounting, supports plant leadership in achieving operational and financial goals. CPA's in the Red Deer market with leadership, strong FP&A, inventory and cost accounting experience will be well suited for this senior position.
Duties will include;

• Leads the cost accounting team through various aspects of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Develops dashboards and financial reporting packages for executive and plant leadership.
• Acts as subject matter expert for Oracle ERP (Fusion and EPM) in cost and inventory accounting.
• Assists in the implementation of Oracle EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) within the plant, ensuring alignment with financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
• Leads end-to-end IT enhancements projects, ensuring that implementation aligns with best practices and that the team realizes benefits. The CAM will follow quarterly Oracle updates to ensure that new features are implemented.
• Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize item structures and work definitions in Oracle, ensuring accurate and reliable standard costing for trucks.
• Manages the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for raw materials, labour, and overhead.
• Navigates and builds relationships with key stakeholders, including plant leadership and other departments across the company.

Qualifications;

• CPA and/or MBA preferred, or a combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle ERP Cloud/Fusion and EPM strongly preferred).
• Advanced Excel and experience building dashboards are a must.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, standard costing, and inventory valuation principles.
• Proven track record of improving processes and implementing ERP/system enhancements.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing operations (preferably truck, automotive, or heavy equipment assembly).
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders to drive results.

For immediate consideration of this exceptional opportunity, please forward your update cv to Coralie at caltonwerth@klopprichards.com quoting job posting #5620.
Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest in this position.