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Senior Accountant


Company : Ahria Consulting


Location : fredericton, New Brunswick


Created : 2026-05-08


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Ahria is proud to partner with Pink Precast in their search for a Senior Accountant to join their team in Dorchester, Ontario. About Pink PrecastA family-owned business since 1932, CJ Pink Precast (Pink Precast) is a precast concretemanufacturer serving the United States and Canada, specializing in building precast stairs,precast landings, parking garage stairs, traffic and safety barriers, bollards, concrete, and stairtreads.About the RoleThe Senior Accountant drives financial oversight within a manufacturing and productiondriven environment. Positioned between daytoday accounting operations and senior leadership, this role delivers job costing, financial analysis, and actionable reporting to support plant operations, margin management, and informed business decisions. The Senior Accountant partners with operations and leadership to translate financial data into insight and build scalable, bestpractice financial systems as the organization grows.Essential Job FunctionsKey Deliverables / Success MeasuresOwn the monthly close process and deliver draft financial results and variance commentary by an agreed business day each month.Produce a recurring operations dashboard (e.g., weekly or per production cycle) covering inventory, WIP, job profitability, and key cost drivers.Maintain job costing and WIP accuracy through regular reconciliation and timely cost allocation updates tied to production activity.Lead budget and forecast refreshes on a defined cadence (monthly/quarterly) and present key drivers, risks, and mitigation options to leadership.Coordinate annual audit and tax deliverables with external partners and meet internal deadlines with complete, review-ready schedules.Financial Reporting & AnalysisPrepare and analyze monthly and yearend financial statements with a focus on production performance and cost driversBuild operational financial reports that connect plant activity, inventory, and marginsProvide variance analysis and forecasting to explain production, labour, material, and overhead impactsPresent financial results and implications in clear, operational terms for leadership and plant teamsJob Costing, Budgeting & ForecastingOwn job costing and projectlevel financial analysis in a manufacturing/construction contextLead budgeting and forecasting tied to production volumes, capital investments, and growth initiativesAnalyze ROI on equipment, process improvements, and capital expendituresCompliance, Audit & TaxEnsure compliance with GAAP / IFRS and applicable regulatory requirementsServe as the internal point person for audits and compliance reviews in coordination with external auditorsOversee externally managed tax compliance and build internal capability over timeGeneral Ledger, Inventory & OversightMaintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, including complex reconciliationsOversee accounting related to inventory, workinprogress, and cost of goods soldReview and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bookkeeping activitiesValidate that financial reporting aligns to operational reality through regular review with plant stakeholdersSystems, Process Improvement & GrowthLearn Pink Precasts accounting and operational systems and plant workflows before driving changeIdentify opportunities to improve reporting, controls, and efficiency across accounting and operationsPrepare financial reporting for related or holding companies as the organization expandsPartner closely with operations, production, and leadership teams to support informed decisionmakingDevelop trust with longtenured employees through patience and practical change managementMentor and support junior accounting staff and contribute to a strong internal finance functionQualifications & Competencies5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including public accountingProfessional accounting designation (CPA, CGA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent) or a CPA in progressPost-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related fieldExperience in manufacturing, construction or job-costing environments is an assetExperience in Payworks, Cashbook, and/or Visual Manufacturing is an assetDemonstrated ability to connect financial data to operational outcomesStrong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost structures, and production driversAdvanced Excel skills and comfort working with niche or nonintuitive systemsAnalytical mindset with the ability to explain what the numbers mean, not just report themPractical, grounded, and patient approachComfortable working in a handson manufacturing environmentCollaborative communicator who earns trust across operations and leadershipPink is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, please let us know by advising us in your cover letter.AI use: Ahrias recruitment processes are humanled. We may use AIassisted platform features to support candidate sourcing; however, all screening, interview, and hiring decisions are made by people using informed professional judgment. We are committed to the responsible use of technology and to reviewing our practices to ensure ethical and compliant recruitment.