This is an excellent chance to join the finance team and demonstrate your strong cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Director of Finance / Controller, you will be responsible for a variety of Accounting related functions including ensuring a high degree of accuracy in manufacturing cost and inventory values, preparing accounting or costing reports, processing cost roll‑up functions, and actively participating in year‑end inventory counts.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of fully integrated ERP software systems, cost accounting standards, experience applying accounting principles, theories, and concepts to financial transactions in a fast‑pace environment. This individual must have a strong knowledge of Bill of Material (BOM’s), Routings, Work Centers, and their relevancies to product costing. The individual must also have a clear understanding of cost accounting / manufacturing drivers and the ability to translate and interpret these within financial results to tell a story.

This position will work closely with the Director of Finance, Plant/Production Managers, Warehouse Managers and Supply Chain.

Specific Job Responsibilities

Apply fundamental accounting theories and concepts to support the cost accounting function

Apply cost accounting strategies and workflows to meet monthly inventory and gross margin goals

Regularly review costs and update where required to ensure accuracy in cost and inventory valuation

Perform margin analysis by customer/part/job including analysis and information on cost variances

Monitor jobs for potential gross profit variances during fabrication





Perform monthly analysis of inventory related general ledger account variances and reconcile changes

Ensure accuracy and reliability of general ledger/trial balance for the inventory accounts

Review, summarize, and report recommendations on inventory, E&O; reserve, and gross margin

Assist in month‑end closing activities, including accuracy of manufacturing overhead expenses, overhead allocations, inventory, and cost‑of‑goods‑sold

Actively participate in year‑end inventory counts for all sites

Contribute to timely completion of the annual audit

Distribution of monthly management reports

Support other departments with understanding their results

Support the budgeting process

Miscellaneous analysis, report writing and management reporting

Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, to determine effects on cost

Assist in the ongoing development, data accumulation and developing KPIs and reporting on KPIs to better track the performance of the plant

Act as the subject matter expert for reporting in Global Shop and BI from a costing and manufacturing perspective

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, with a mind‑set towards driving AOP targets, cost savings and improved efficiencies

Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude at all times

Qualifications

Accounting Designation (CPA) or equivalent





Experience/exposure in continuous improvement, Lean Six Sigma, or project management

Minimum five (5) years relevant costing experience in a manufacturing environment

Ability to anticipate problems along with excellent problem solving skills

Strong attention to detail and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

Proficient Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite) – Advanced Excel

Excellent planning, organizing, multitasking and time management skills

Exceptional written & verbal communication and interpersonal skills

What We Can Offer You

Progressive health and safety program

Interesting and challenging work

Opportunity to support the folks building the best trailers in the business

Competitive Wages and RRSP Matching Program

Skills development and training

Company paid healthcare benefits and Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual Safety Boot allowance

Regular hours are 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday.

The starting wage for this position is dependent on experience and training. Upon successful completion of a 6‑month probationary period the candidate will be eligible to take part in our benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, Group RRSP and safety boot allowance.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for your interest in Titan Trailers Inc.

Titan Trailers Inc. strives to create a respectful, accessible and inclusive work environment. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

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📌 Cost Accountant - Custom Trailer Manufacturer (Ontario)
🏢 Titan Trailers
📍 Ontario