Manufacturing Cost Accountant

Who We Are

Bradken is equipping the global mining resource sector to sustainably advance society. As a Manufacturing Cost Accountant , you will become part of a diverse, inclusive 3,5000+ workforce contributing across more than 100 unique professions and trades.

About the Role

At Bradken, a proud member of the Hitachi Construction Machinery Group, we’re on a mission to support the mining and resources sector in operating more efficiently and sustainably. As our Manufacturing Cost Accountant (Canada)

, you will play a pivotal role within our Manufacturing Finance Team.

In this role, you will partner closely with our Mont-Joli and Edmonton manufacturing sites, supporting leaders with

. Your expertise will help uncover drivers of value, highlight opportunities for cost optimization, and strengthen financial decision-making across the region.

You’ll work closely with Site Management Teams, Cost Accountants, and Shared Services to ensure financial processes are consistent, timely, and aligned with Bradken’s standards. Your insights will strengthen operational visibility, drive improvement initiatives, and support the financial sustainability of our manufacturing operations.

What You Will Do

You’ll lead weekly/monthly manufacturing reporting, analyze key cost drivers, and support month-end closing. You’ll drive budgeting and forecasting with site teams, ensure accurate product costing and variance reporting, and provide financial models that guide decisions.

Key Technical Criteria

Qualifications & Certifications

- Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Degree in

Finance or Accounting

.

- CPA, CGA, CMA, CA

, or

MBA

designation considered an asset.

- Post-graduate qualification in Accounting is preferred.

Experience & Skills

- 3–5 years of experience in financial or operational accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.

- Finance contact for half-yearly inventory stock takes across manufacturing plants, consignment sites, and toll-processing locations.

- Experience with industrial construction costing, inventory processes, and variance analysis.

- Demonstrated ability to challenge and improve existing processes, simplifying and streamlining workflows in collaboration with Manufacturing Finance.

- Proven track record delivering process improvements and value-creation initiatives.

- Advanced skills in cost accounting, financial modelling, data analysis, ERP systems, and functional budgeting/forecasting.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.

- Bilingual in English and French (mandatory).

This position will be onsite based in Mont Joli Bradken - 1700 Rue Henri Rouleau, Mont-Joli, QC G5H, Canada.

Note: Kindly attach your resume in English, only candidates who meet requirements to work in this location will be considered.

Why Bradken?

Joining Bradken means joining a community committed to innovation, sustainability, performance, and opportunity.

Benefits

- Flexible working schedule.

- Annual performance-based incentives.

- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.

- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability coverage (company-provided).

- RRSP with company match.

- Education reimbursement program

- Recognition programs for outstanding performance.

- EAP mental health support for employees and immediate family.

If you’re ready to bring your cost accounting expertise, analytical mindset, and continuous improvement spirit to a role where your impact truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and join us in shaping a more sustainable future for the mining and resources industry. Deadline to apply is by 4th January 2026, you are welcome to include a Cover Letter along with a recommendation letter.