Senior Accountant – Manufacturing
Location: Vancouver (hybrid)
Position Overview
Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Senior Accountant to support one of its key manufacturing plants. This role will act as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insight, analysis, and oversight to drive operational performance and informed decision-making. The successful candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance experience, a solid understanding of IFRS, and hands-on exposure to inventory and plant-level reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner to plant operations, providing timely and actionable financial insights
Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including variance analysis, forecasting, and performance commentary
Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with IFRS
Partner closely with the Director on finance transformation initiatives, including systems implementations, ERP enhancements, data migration, user acceptance testing (UAT), and process improvements
Oversee and participate in inventory management and physical inventory counts, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and reconciliation
Partner with operations on budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and productivity initiatives
Analyze manufacturing KPIs, margins, and cost drivers to support continuous improvement
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and inventory documentation
Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and corporate finance teams
Travel to other manufacturing sites within North America as required
Qualifications & Experience
CPA designation required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of IFRS and plant-level financial reporting
Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and physical inventory counts
Proven ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence operational decisions
Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience within a manufacturing setting strongly preferred
Willingness and ability to travel within North America
Why Join
Opportunity to work closely with plant leadership and influence business outcomes
Partner directly with the Director on strategic finance projects, including systems implementations and data migration initiatives
Exposure to a dynamic, operationally focused manufacturing environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Career growth within a stable and expanding organization
