Cost Analyst

Mitten is the original Canadian manufacturer and market leader of vinyl siding. Our continued focus on operational excellence has set the industry benchmark for service, quality, performance and design, backed by the best in class lifetime warranty. As a coast to coast distributor of premium exterior building products we are the link between architects, builders and installers providing an endless variety of business and design solutions. As part of the Cornerstone Building Brands family, we are the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Our Canadian made vinyl siding has the largest and boldest colour palette in the industry and our colour matched aluminum, shake, stone, and accessories provide the perfect complements and finishing touches to any project. Our products maximize curb appeal and benefit installers by minimizing labour requirements.

Mitten Building Products is a growing company in the building products industry backed by Cornerstone Building Brands, providing us with stability and strength in the North American market. Cornerstone Building Brands is the largest manufacturer of vinyl windows in North America with brands you’ve come to know and trust. We have endless building product options from standard to specialty to customized to whatever you’re looking for. But it’s our service capabilities that sets us apart.

Our building solutions are the cornerstone of the communities we serve. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.

**Why Join Our Team**

Our employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on our success while pursuing a wide range of opportunities to meet your personal aspirations for development and advancement within a stable, growing Canadian industry leader.

**What You Can Expect from our Company**
- You will be Part of a Winning Team
- You Can Capitalize on Your Opportunities and Make an Impact
- You Will Be Well Rewarded for Your Contributions to our Success
- You’ll work for a growing company with an excellent reputation in our sector for providing great products and customer service
- Competitive and tangible rewards that provide fair compensation relative to expectations and effort including base earnings, benefits for you and your family, and contributions toward your retirement savings
- Additional performance-based compensation depending on your role
- Competitive vacation time and flexibility in work schedules and location consistent with your role
- Resources and support to help you manage your personal wellness

**POSITION OVERVIEW**

Mitten Building Products is seeking a highly driven **Cost Analyst **with a passion for working in manufacturing. Reporting to the Finance Manager of Canada, this position is responsible for providing high-quality reporting and data-driven analysis to both; the Siding Manufacturing operations and the Canada business unit, while ensuring generally accepted accounting practices and company policies are adhered to. The role will support strong business decisions by leadership, helping to drive the company’s achievement of its goals.**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform month-end close for the plant and other general entries and reconciliations.
- Generate Plant performance reports for the plant leadership team following month-end close.
- Analyzes, reports, and graphs trends on production data as appropriate.
- Assist in analyzing plant efficiencies (scrap, down time, run rates, etc.).
- Maintain accurate costing system (weekly cost updates, vendor price updates, regular reviews)
- Responsible for creating/maintaining all manufactured SKUs and BOMs to ensure accurate Production Info/Costs.
- Calculates costs for materials, labour, and manufacturing overhead.
- Evaluate, cost, and advise on profitability of all special orders to the plant.
- Daily dashboard reporting on production & sales activity
- Assists in the preparation of the manufacturing operating expense budgets and general support for the Canada BU
- Process and report quarterly gainshare results for the Plant.
- Maintains accounting controls for materials, work-in-progress and finished goods inventories.
- Review and report on material variances and assist with raw material planning.
- Assist with Finance monthly forecasting.
- Assist with internal/external audit needs.
- Support Year-end close activities (Audit, Inventory, and general support)
- Prepare Ad hoc reports for the Plant Manager and manufacturing team.
- Performs other duties as required.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education**
- University or College degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- CPA Designation or enrollment in CPA (PEP) program would be an asset.

**Experience**
- 2+ years of relevant finance experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Complex manufacturing process experience/exposure is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of exterior building pro