Job Description

We are currently seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Finance team at our Toronto manufacturing facility. This key role is responsible for executing and improving costing analysis, internal controls, and financial reporting processes that drive operational performance. You will manage and maintain inventory master records-including Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and work centers-and ensure Toronto's production departments are operating against budget by tracking, reporting, and analyzing variances.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost accountant who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is ready to take ownership of critical financial processes that support manufacturing excellence.
Standard Costing & Inventory Master Data

• Maintain Item Master records for molded and printed inventory items.
• Build and maintain BOMs, routings, and work centers to allocate direct labor and overhead accurately.
• Ensure accurate costing of purchased materials; update inventory values based on resin pricing.
• Apply indirect costs to direct labor rates for proper cost roll-up of inventory items.

Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis

• Prepare and distribute weekly Flash Reports, including customer volumes, labor, and overhead analysis.
• Participate in month-end close activities, ensuring timely reconciliation of inventory and cost entries.
• Conduct detailed analysis of material cost variances, scrap, freight, and pallet expenses.
• Prepare journal entries and support overall financial accuracy through data-driven insights.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the preparation and execution of annual operating budgets for the Toronto facility.
• Provide cost projections and variance analyses to aid in financial planning.

Internal Controls & Inventory Integrity

• Administer BOMs, routings, and costed BOM updates on a daily basis.
• Perform daily cycle count adjustments and lead the annual physical inventory, including execution, planning, and reconciliation of finished goods, raw materials, and WIP.
• Maintain robust internal controls related to inventory, material movements, and costing accuracy.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA certification (preferred)

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in applying standard costs, building cost models, and maintaining BOMs/routings
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; familiarity with manufacturing processes and cost drivers

Technical Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, macros, data exports/imports)
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar)
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
• Ability to prepare and present reports to senior management and operations teams

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Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting,...