What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Linamar Corporation?
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for understanding and controlling costs at the source to support operational and financial performance. Reporting to the General Manager, this role partners with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure accurate product costing, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement, while supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.
Responsibilities
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
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Job Title: Senior Cost Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for understanding and controlling costs at the source to support operational and financial performance. Reporting to the General Manager, this role partners with operations, engineering, and leadership to ensure accurate product costing, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement, while supporting data-driven decision-making across the business.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate product costing, including COGS, inventory, and overhead
- Analyze cost variances and identify root causes
- Monitor material, labor, scrap, and production performance costs
- Provide clear, actionable insights to support operational decisions
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement efforts
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and tracking cost targets
- Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and reconciliations
- Ensure strong cost controls and audit readiness
- Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
- Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders
- Support cost modeling and quoting activities (with development over time)
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
- 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of:
- Standard costing
- Variance analysis
- Inventory and cost accounting principles
- Advanced Excel and ERP system experience
- Strong analytical mindset – able to interpret data and identify root causes.
- Operational curiosity – interested in how products are made.
- Problem-solving ability – connects financial data to actions.
- Attention to detail – high level of accuracy and discipline.
- Communication skills – translates financial data for non-finance stakeholders.
- Intellectual honesty – willing to challenge assumptions and highlight gaps.
- Competitive Compensation
- Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
- 401k Program
- Opportunities for career advancement.
- Sustainability Council
- Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
- Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.
Linamar Corporation is a Canadian-founded global manufacturer, renowned for its advanced engineering and innovative product development across diverse industries and markets. Our journey started in 1966 under the visionary leadership of our founder, and today, we remain committed to cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration.
With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
#INDFP