Plant Accountant NEW

Job title: Plant Accountant

Company: Cronos Group

Job description: DescriptionCronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology, and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: .At Cronos Group, we hire talented people who thrive on solving difficult problems and give them the opportunity to hone new skills and approaches. If you want to play a part in shaping an innovative industry and help build a historically significant company, we want to meet you.If you are a self-motivated individual who thrives in complex situations, possesses attention to detail, and has experience in a manufacturing or cultivation environment, then this is the job for you! As the Plant Accountant, you will be assisting in the accurate reporting of product costs and processes in an SAP environment while supporting manufacturing departments. This role will also be responsible for inventory reconciliation, analysis of material and labor variances, manufacturing variances, development of inventory controls, and continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, energetic, and able to work as part of a team at a fast pace.This position is based in Stayner, ON.What you’ll be doing:

• Support the Plant Controller in all areas of Operational Finance
• Support the development and accuracy of standard cost in SAP ERP system
• Develop and manage key reports, monthly plant KPI metrics, and processes to support operations management
• Review Plant Actual Costs compared to Budget and Revised Forecasts
• Analyze and report on manufacturing costs including material and labor variances
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, including scrap, rework, and obsolescence
• Assist with cost studies to determine expected product cost for new product launches to assist Marketing Department
• Assist in the collection and compilation of reports to support day-to-day operations and key projects
• Analyze monthly plant expenditures and advise Finance management and operations on potential cost savings, including the reduction of scrap and obsolescence
• Assist with internal and external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Monitor Inventory (RM, WIP, FG, Consignment, Packaging)
• Assist with Fixed Asset, MRO, and Capex Reporting
• Any ad-hoc duties, reporting, analysis, or business development initiatives as required

You’ll need to have:

• 1-3 years in a similar role
• Ability to assess processes and systems to identify key control activities
• Ability to identify and implement improvements to drive efficiencies
• Hands-on team player, able to interact professionally with all levels including staff outside of the Finance group
• Communication skills both verbal and written with the ability to collaborate with a broader finance team, implement significant initiatives and drive toward exceptional performance
• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who can work under very tight deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure, change and ambiguity
• Prior experience in manufacturing or cultivation environment is preferred
• Ability to communicate with all levels of employees in a manufacturing environment
• Solid knowledge SAP EPR system is preferred, but not required

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. For candidates with disabilities, accommodations are available upon request in all phases of the selection process.

Expected salary:

Location: Stayner, ON

Job date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:09:24 GMT

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