We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accountant to own the product costing, inventory valuation, and gross margin reporting functions that provide the financial intelligence behind every unit we build and every service we deliver. You will report directly to the Corporate Controller and work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A; to ensure that standard costs are accurate, variances are understood, and the close process runs on time. If you’re driven by precision, excited by operational finance, and want to contribute to a team being built for scale, we want to hear from you.

Maintain and update standard costs in the ERP, ensuring bills of materials are accurate and include appropriate overhead allocations Prepare estimates for new and proposed product costs, including hardware configurations and service plan structures Own Service and Software plan costing, ensuring cost structures reflect actual delivery economics Design, update, and implement production and labour cost models on a continuous improvement basis Inventory & Variance Analysis Oversee inventory costing and variance analysis, including purchase price variance, usage variance, and labour efficiency variance Help coordinate inventory counts – annually or more frequently as needed – and reconcile results to the general ledger Reconcile and maintain control over Finished Goods inventory across all locations, ensuring accurate valuation at all times Post inventory, WIP, and COS entries in the ERP in alignment with the month-end close schedule Support the monthly preparation and review of the Gross Margin report by unit sales, providing analysis that connects cost movements to margin outcomes Partner with FP&A; on the Monthly Service Cost Review and Production Labor Review, providing costing data and variance commentary Complete assigned account reconciliations on schedule,



including complex reconciliations for inventory, WIP, warranty reserves, and cost accruals Deliver reconciliations to a reviewable standard for the Controller, flagging issues before close day Support the Controller’s cost accounting close tasks, including supplementary cost reports for warranty, software, and professional fees Controls, Process Improvement & Audit Support Develop, maintain, monitor, and implement financial controls and procedures to ensure accurate cost reporting Develop efficient accounting and finance procedures for costing, inventory, and margin analysis, maintaining a high level of accuracy Assist in the annual audit by preparing working papers related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and standard costing, and by supporting auditors with data collection Ensure cost accounting processes comply with internal controls and relevant accounting standards 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a related financial reporting role ~ Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or hardware+SaaS setting – you understand inventory, WIP, COS, and overhead absorption ~ Proven ability to build and maintain standard costing models and analyse variances at a component and labour level ~ Proficiency in Excel and ERP-based costing and inventory modules; Epicor experience is a strong asset ~ Clear written and verbal communication skills – you will present variance analysis to Operations and FP&A; stakeholders CPA designation or progress toward designation considered an asset Experience working in a multi-entity environment with intercompany inventory movements Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt with a high degree of accuracy to work with complex data in an environment of ever-changing deadlines, priorities, and requirements Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A; on financial projects #

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