Canada Goose Inc. Hiring for Manager, Cost Accounting at Toronto, ON Full Time

Canada Goose isn’t like anything else. We’ve built something great, something special – an iconic lifestyle brand with an inspirational and authentic story. At the heart of it is our promise to inspire and enable all people to thrive in the world outside. To Live in the Open. At Canada Goose, you’re part of a movement that belongs to something bigger. One that seeks out the restorative power of nature and is driven by a purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm. We endure any condition, observe every detail, and are building a community that believes in living bravely and coming together to support game-changing people.

Here, opportunities are everywhere – to try something new, to learn, to do meaningful and impactful work, and they’re yours for the taking.

Job Description

Job Purpose:
This position will be a key business partner to both Operations and Finance team. Responsible for the development of performance management reporting tools incorporating both operational and financial KPI’s. This role will develop and implement accounting and operating controls to provide decision support to the business.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop reporting template to capture manufacturing costs for all production facilities and provide meaningful explanations to variances.

Present key accounting and operation KPIs and reports such as direct labour efficiencies, plant capacity, cost per unit of production, as well as other reporting tools to senior management.

Quantify the dollar impact of plant level activities based off on non-financial metrics, providing management with reports that impact COGS.

Transform business partnership with operations team in a manner which involves finance in the process from the start.

Provide plant-level quantitative and qualitative analysis on cost driver changes to support business decisions.

Review month-end related analysis and journal entries in ERP related to production facilities as well as corporate.

Validate cost savings initiative by the plants and provide sign off to plant managers.

Review payroll and allocated labour reconciliation on weekly and monthly basis.

Assist with standard cost update at the start of fiscal year.

Support finance partners in process documentation identifying gaps, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvements.

Work closely with Operations and Finance teams to build complete budget and forecast for all manufacturing cost centres.

Create and maintain financial models to improve visibility and tracking of expenses

Supports project implementations with thorough knowledge of Operations Finance requirements.

Ensure adherence to accounting controls at plant level.

Liaise with external auditors in annual and quarterly audit in the areas of labour, inventory, and costing.

Other ad-hoc analysis as required.

Experience, Education and Designations:
5+ years in a manufacturing environment

5 years cost accounting experience required, CPA or CMA preferred

3+ years of leading a high performing team

Experience in process improvement, preferred

Experience in annual budgeting for manufacturing company, preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:
Well-versed in ERP systems, Microsoft Dynamics D365, Leadtec preferred.

Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Excel.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Attention to details and accuracy.

Works well with a team as well as strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of reporting systems and data bases like Power BI and Microsoft Access.

Cross-departmental experience with the ability to develop strong business relationships.

High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and reasoning to identify underlying reasons or facts.

Ability to extract, manipulate and analyze data from multiple systems or sources.

Ability to handle, prioritize multiple tasks and consistently meet deadlines with accurate results.

Self-motivated and with the ability to think creatively.

Working Conditions:
Hybrid role

Some domestic travel may be required – 5%