Plant Accountant, Georgian Bay South Shore (Angus)

Cronos 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, visit 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 SAPenvironment 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 Senior Manager, Cost Accounting in all areas of Plant 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, obsolescence and write‑offs

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, SOX, and company policies

Monitor Inventory (RM, WIP, FG, Consignment, Packaging)

Perform periodic reviews of inventory controls, including cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation of variances

Maintain inventory valuation schedules under standard costing, ensuring accurate capitalization and systematic amortization of variances in line with company policy

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:

3-5 years in a Cost Accounting 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

Advanced 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.

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