Senior Accountant

Finance Business Partner – Manufacturing

Location: Vancouver

Travel: Regular travel across North America required

Position Overview

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Business Partner 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
• 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; 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
• Exposure to a dynamic, operationally focused manufacturing environment
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Career growth within a stable and expanding organization

If this sounds like the role is for you, please apply today! Contact Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573. Please reference job number 05060-0013356756 in all correspondence.

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