Are you ready to partner with a global industry leader in the automotive manufacturing sector; a company that has built a stellar reputation for innovation, financial stability, and long-term growth opportunities? This is not just another standard "back office" role. If you looking for a Cost Accountant role that gets you out from behind a desk and onto the manufacturing floor, partnering with Industrial Engineers to validate data rather than just reporting it?

Could you see yourself stepping into a role that acts as a critical component of our finance team's long-term succession plan, providing an ambitious, career-minded costing specialist with a clear and structured runway for rapid advancement? Are you a resilient self-starter who genuinely enjoys an operational challenge and actively prefers a dynamic, energetic manufacturing setting over a quiet, slow-paced office? If you are a curious, data-driven skilled looking for a corporate home where your financial analysis and operational costing directly impact plant profitability, could this be the perfect match for you?

Comprehensive health and dental plan ~ Employee and Family Assistance Program ~ In office cafeteria and gym – Open 24 hours ~3 weeks of paid vacation per year Reporting & Compliance: Lead complex financial reporting, variance analysis, and month/quarter/year-end close activities Operational Partnership: Step out from behind the desk to collaborate with Industrial Engineers and Operations leadership.



Audit BOMs against actual floor performance to ensure data integrity Data Detective Work: Use advanced Excel skills to digest large volumes of data (sales mix, volume, profitability). "Product Costing & Analysis : Manage the collection and analysis of product costing, part profitability, and inventory valuation Audit Support : Act as a key liaison for external auditors and internal corporate audits (SOX/Government) Education: CPA Designation is preferred (CPA in progress or late-stage CPA candidates will be considered with relevant experience) Experience : Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing accounting experience is non-negotiable. Automotive industry experience is highly preferred [20, Image 7] Technical Mastery : You must be "Outstanding" in Excel (Pivot Tables, Macros, VLOOKUPs, managing large datasets).

Soft Skills : You are not just "book smart", you possess the emotional intelligence to challenge numbers, ask the right questions to operations teams, and thrive in a deadline-driven plant environment Mentorship: You will have a dedicated transition and mentorship period with the Controller and Assistant Controller to ensure you are set up for success.

Growth: This role is explicitly viewed as a pipeline for future leadership within the finance department.

Impact: You will move beyond standard tracking to protect corporate compliance and build robust financial structures. #

📌 Cost/Financial Accountant (Guelph)
🏢 randstad canada
📍 Guelph