Cost Accounting Manager Job Vernon area,BC Canada,Accounting

Position Summary

The Cost Accounting Manager oversees all cost accounting activities for two manufacturing plants and serves as a key financial business partner to Operations leadership. This role is responsible for standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and driving cost visibility and margin improvement.

Job Responsibilities

Manage all financial aspects of a manufacturing plant, including budgeting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.

Participate in month-end and year-end closing for assigned areas.

Prepare annual budget and periodic forecasts.

Support Operations through partnering and preparation of timely, detailed analytical reports regarding costs, spend, and variances.

Analyze manufacturing operations, equipment availability and utilization, and labor operations to ensure efficiency.

Perform all activities of cost accounting function, including standard cost roll, multi-level bills of materials, direct and indirect labor, overhead rates, and absorption, product cost development.

Conduct various general accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned areas.

Identify opportunities to improve profitability through development and generation of appropriate customer, product, and cost reporting, and through thorough understanding of the business and its processes.

Guide financial decisions by participating in establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.

Oversee and value annual physical inventory.

Monitor and confirm financial condition by participating in audits and providing information to external auditors.

Manage direct reports.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

years of progressive manufacturing cost accounting experience. Food industry experience preferred.

Demonstrated ownership of standard costing and variance analysis in a plant environment.

Proven ability to influence and challenge Operations leadership constructively.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, labor models, and overhead structures.

ERP experience required (SAP preferred, Oracle or similar acceptable).

Advanced Excel and analytical skills.

Location

This position is located in Vernon, CA, a vibrant city known for its industrial and manufacturing hub, offering a dynamic work environment.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

We encourage all individuals to apply.

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