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THE CLIENT STRIVE Recruitment is partnered with a well-established global manufacturing organisation based in the Lower Mainland.
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to take financial ownership of multiple growing manufacturing business units. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond a traditional month-end-focused role and gain greater exposure to Operations, process improvement, and business transformation.
The organisation is currently experiencing significant change and growth, creating an prospect for the successful candidate to help build and improve processes while partnering closely with manufacturing and operational teams.
THE ROLE The Senior Accountant will combine full-cycle accounting and financial reporting with cost accounting, operational business partnering, and process improvement.
Acting as the financial steward for assigned business units, you will lead month-end activities, analyse manufacturing costs and variances, maintain strong financial controls, and work directly with Operations and Supply Chain to identify and resolve financial and operational issues.
This role requires someone who is hands-on, proactive, and comfortable challenging existing processes rather than simply reporting the numbers.
RESPONSIBILITIES Lead month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries
Manage manufacturing and cost accounting across inventory, raw materials, labour, overhead, and product costs
Analyse material, purchase price, labour, inventory, margin, and manufacturing variances
Investigate the underlying causes of variances and partner with Operations to resolve issues




Review product costing, Bills of Materials (BOMs), inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost flows
Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and other non-finance stakeholders
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend practical solutions
Establish and improve accounting processes, controls, and workflows
Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP
Support business transformation and process improvement initiatives across multiple locations
Provide accounting guidance and financial insight to support operational decision-making
REQUIREMENTS 5+ years of progressive full-cycle accounting experience
Previous accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required
Strong cost accounting knowledge, including inventory, BOMs, raw materials, labour, overhead, and product costing
Hands-on experience investigating material/purchase price and labour variances
Canadian CPA designation preferred; candidates actively pursuing their CPA may be considered
Strong understanding of IFRS/GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience partnering directly with Operations, Supply Chain, or Production teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proactive and independent approach with confidence challenging existing processes and influencing stakeholders
Strong Excel and ERP experience
Multi-site manufacturing and process improvement experience considered an asset
Ability to travel periodically within North America
Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency required due to regulatory requirements associated with the position
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $95,000–$115,000
Performance-based bonus
3 weeks vacation
Extended health and dental benefits
2% RSP matching
Hybrid working setting
Strong career progression potential
Exposure to business transformation and multi-site manufacturing operations
Permanent, full-time opportunity

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📌 Senior Accountant (British Columbia)
🏢 STRIVE Recruitment
📍 British Columbia