Senior Accountant

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