Manager- Financial Accounting and Advisory Services- Cost Accounting- Assurance

Manager – Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (Cost Accounting & Assurance)

Toronto, Canada
Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level

We are seeking a seasoned Manager with specialized expertise in Cost Accounting and Inventory Management to join our Financial Accounting Advisory Services Finance Optimization (FAAS‑FO) team. This role focuses on evaluating and optimizing product/service costing and inventory processes, guiding clients through financial and operational improvements, and driving the growth of our practice.

• Lead Costing/Inventory engagements from scoping to implementation, training and deliverables.
• Advise clients on leading practices, system configuration and optimisation strategies.
• Assess current systems, identify pain points, define requirements and recommend solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client management.
• Provide thought leadership and contribute to business development, mentorship and knowledge sharing.

• Evaluate and optimise cost accounting and inventory frameworks tailored to client structure and reporting.
• Design and implement programmes that improve productivity, efficiencies and cost savings across operations, procurement and logistics.
• Conduct diagnostics and optimisation of core financial processes:
  Cost Accounting, Inventory Management, Record‑to‑Report, Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Familiarity with Order‑to‑Cash, Procure‑to‑Pay, Acquire‑to‑Retire and Monthly Financial Statement Close processes.
• Build and automate reports to reduce manual effort.
• Maintain productive relationships with client management and internal EY service lines.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Information Systems or related field.
• CPA or equivalent designation required; strong grasp of accounting principles.
• 5+ years in cost accounting or controllership within manufacturing or processing environments.
• Deep knowledge of cost allocation principles (e.g., Activity‑Based Costing) and GAAP.
• Experience with costing, budgeting or planning solutions an asset.
• Project management skills, ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously; PMP an asset.
• Experience in process optimisation or business analysis.
• Experience with inventory management processes.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills in English;
  French skills an asset.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel 10–30%.

• Work independently in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
• Build credibility and trust quickly.
• Drive revenue within existing accounts and develop new prospects.

Competitive salary ($70,000 – $136,000 in British Columbia) and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, prescription coverage, mental health benefits, Employee Assistance Program, flexible time off and learning opportunities. Opportunities for internal career growth, volunteering through EY Ripples and a focus on DE&I.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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