Cost Accountant

Job Description:

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. (‘DHC’) is a proudly Canadian aerospace company currently transitioning its corporate headquarters to Calgary, AB. DHC is undertaking a consolidation of its underlying subsidiary companies under a single brand currently offering engineering, afterspanet, new aircraft manufacturing, modifications, parts manufacturing, and flight training. DHC currently has approximately 1,800 employees based in BC, AB and ON as well as in spanets and distribution hubs world-wide. Our strong entrepreneurial spirit, together with a culture of empowerment, quality and innovation create opportunities to grow and succeed in an organization with a proud heritage and bright future. - 3-6 MONTH CONTRACTThe Financial Analyst will support the operations for the company’s parts manufacturing, sales and global distribution business. The primary responsibility of the Analyst will be to analyze and determine the cost of parts, inter-company transfers, cost analysis, audit support and assist in the budget / forecast process. This position will support the company’s entire production and inventory process measuring all costs connected with the manufacturing process. General activities will include preparing and analyzing spreadsheets, maintaining schedules, completing, and reviewing account reconciliations and analysis. LocationYYC - On site - 5 days in office - 3-6 MONTH CONTRACTKey Responsibilities• Supports the month-end close related to cost accounting and reporting• Coordination, preparation, and reconciliation of inventory and General Ledger balances• Analysis and review of actual cost reports and variances by location to plan and budget • Prepare schedules, and analysis to support inventory and production related journal entries• Prepare cost models for inventory parts and maintenance reporting • Assist in the development and analysis of operational budgets / forecasts• Assist in physical inventories and monitoring cycle count programs• Ad-hoc reporting and financial modelling• Develop working paper audit files, assist in collecting data / information for external auditors Qualifications & Skills• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, cost accounting or analyst• Excellent computer skills including an advanced level of proficiency in MS Excel• Previous experience working with Power BI, ERP systems such as Visual and/or IFS• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, managing several project deadlines concurrently• Proven team player, high level of cooperation and mutual respect• Outstanding oral and written communication skills At De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC), we are committed to protecting our people, customers, shareholders and the public through Health & Safety Excellence. As such, it is an expectation that all employees maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety Policies and to perform key physical tasks of the position described in the job description and interview process. This may include but is not limited to the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and with or around chemicals. Employees are expected to adhere to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) when at work which must include but is not limited to the ability to maintain a positive fit test when mask use is required. At De Havilland Canada, we aim to be inclusive and diverse and provide equal opportunity for employment. All qualified applicants, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, and disability, are encouraged to apply. De Havilland will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise your Talent Acquisition representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Any offer of employment is conditional on the completion of positive and satisfactory background checks, which may include, proof that you are legally entitled to work in Canada, professional references, verification of employment history, verification of educational background and criminal background checks.

Job Ident #: 1687

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com

Throughout an impressive 75-year history of producing various models of aircraft in Canada and for the world, De Havilland has always proudly been known for its adaptability and dependability. Being responsible for creating some 3,500 aircraft—includ...

Supported Manufacturers:
De Havilland

Supported Models:
Dash 8-400

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Job Info

Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Type

Permanent

Company Details

De Havilland Canada

123 Garratt Blvd
Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5 Canada
dehavilland.com