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Cost accounting analyst

Cost accounting analyst

CompanyAgropur
LocationBrossard, QC, Canada
Salary$71200 – $89000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelMid Level

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, or Finance.
  • CPA designation or equivalent (an asset).
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector (an asset).
  • Bilingualism (French and English), both spoken and written.
  • Excellent proficiency in Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, automation).
  • Strong knowledge of financial databases and office software.
  • Rigor, autonomy, and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
  • Client-oriented mindset and collaborative spirit.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in the period-end process by preparing, reviewing, and consolidating financial analysis documents (monthly, quarterly, and annual results).
  • Coordinate variance analysis and ensure data accuracy by business sector.
  • Analyze and explain variances related to inflation and exchange rates.
  • Identify the causes of financial fluctuations and provide recommendations.
  • Develop and automate financial reports using multiple databases.
  • Contribute to the harmonization and continuous improvement of analytical processes.
  • Support FP&A specialists in explaining results and responding to ad hoc requests.
  • Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Assist the team in producing and analyzing KPIs during month-end closing.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA designation or equivalent (an asset).
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector (an asset).