Senior Cost Accountant
Toronto Full-time Senior Accounting
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at J.D. Irving. Toronto · full-time · CA$75,000–CA$110,000 base.
SalaryStated by J.D. Irving
CA$75,000 – CA$110,000
Base salary for this role, in CAD per year, as published in the posting.
This role, from J.D. IrvingOur estimate for the market: CA$77,000–CA$100,000Median CA$88,800
The range includes the market median of CA$88,800 for senior accounting roles in Toronto.
Worked out from 49 postings that stated pay, median CA$88,800. Last updated Oct 29, 2026.
RoleAccounting
SenioritySenior
LocationToronto
EmploymentFull-time
Base payCA$75,000–CA$110,000
PostedOct 28, 2026
Role brief
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Prepare weekly and monthly financial results, then explain performance trends using ERP data and knowledge of plant operations
- Maintain and check standard costs for work-in-process and finished goods as the site’s costing lead
- Build budgets and forecasts with operations, purchasing, plant leaders and corporate finance
- Investigate variances, post correcting entries and reconcile balance sheet accounts to keep financial records accurate
- Give leaders, operating teams, finance colleagues and auditors analysis that supports decisions and improvement work
What you bring
- At least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related area
- A CPA credential, or progress toward completing the advanced stages of the CPA program
- Knowledge of manufacturing accounting, standard costs, inventory, variance analysis and cost control
- Experience with financial planning and analysis, ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced accounting professional who can connect financial results to manufacturing operations and work across plant and finance teams. You should be comfortable questioning unexpected variances, improving reporting and controls, and adjusting to shifting priorities and frequent ad hoc requests.
From the employer
What We Offer:
- Flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & family assistance program
- RRSP matching program
- Health & Wellness reimbursements
- Product purchase program
- Opportunities to take part in job-related training and development
- Relocation cost (if applicable)
- $75,000 - $110,000 (please note that this is an estimate and actual pay will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications.)
- Lead the preparation, analysis, and delivery of accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial results.
- Leverage ERP systems, operational insights, and strong business acumen to identify trends, understand performance drivers, and ensure financial results align with manufacturing realities.
- Act as the site subject matter expert for Work-in-Process (WIP) and Finished Goods (FG) standard costing, including the maintenance and validation of standard costs.
- Support the annual budgeting process by partnering with Operations, Purchasing, Plant Leadership, and Corporate Finance to develop financial plans and forecasts.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to stakeholders, including leadership, operations, finance teams, and auditors, to support business decision-making.
- Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, prepare corrective accounting entries, and reconcile key balance sheet accounts to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.
- Support capital projects, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts through financial analysis, process enhancements, and strong cross-functional business partnerships.
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline.
- CPA designation (or CPA candidate in the advanced stages of completion)
- Experience in manufacturing accounting principles, standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis and cost control
- Proven experience in and FP&A process
- Proficient with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills, other systems such as Power BI, TM1, Cognos, AI tools would be an asset
- Self-motivated and proactive, demonstrating confidence and curiosity through challenging the status quo and questioning why around variances or surprises
- Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of identifying opportunities that enhance reporting, reduce time and enhance internal controls
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where priorities can shift and ad hoc needs arise frequently
- Strong communication, influencing, and networking skills combined with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and clients alike
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