Price Costing Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Job Title: Price Costing Accountant

Company: Part Time CFO Services

Location: Vaughan, ON In-office

About Us:

Part-Time CFO Services is a leading financial consulting firm specializing in providing expert financial services to businesses across various industries. We partner with our clients to improve their financial health and drive success. We are currently seeking a Cost Accountant / Pricing Analyst to join our team and work full-time with one of our key clients, National Shunt, a well-established shunting and logistics company.

Client Overview:

NSSL is a transportation and logistics company providing reliable and efficient services to clients nationwide. As a market leader in the industry, National Shunt values innovation, professionalism, and commitment to excellence.

This is a mid-level accounting role ideal for someone with hands-on experience in costing, pricing, and margin analysis, who enjoys working closely with operations and sales teams. The role plays a critical part in supporting contract pricing, customer proposals, and profitability analysis, while also contributing to broader financial reporting and cost control efforts.
*there may be a requirement for occasional travel to US.

Responsibilities:

Costing & Pricing

• Develop, maintain, and refine cost models for shunting and logistics services, incorporating labour, equipment, fuel, overhead, and operational assumptions.
• Prepare pricing analyses and costing schedules to support customer bids, contract renewals, and new business opportunities.
• Partner with the sales and operations teams to ensure pricing reflects operational realities and target margins.
• Analyze contract profitability and provide insights on pricing adjustments, cost drivers, and margin improvement opportunities.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Review and allocate costs accurately to support reliable internal reporting and pricing decisions.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses related to customer profitability, service lines, and operational efficiency.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing detailed cost inputs and variance analysis.

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Act as a finance partner to non-financial stakeholders, translating cost and pricing data into clear, actionable insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve costing methodologies, pricing tools, and data accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives as the business grows and evolves.

Key Technical Skills

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred, or actively pursuing CPA.
• 37 years of relevant experience in cost accounting, pricing, or financial analysis (experience in logistics, transportation, manufacturing, or project-based environments is a strong asset).
• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting and ERP systems.
• High attention to detail with the ability to work with complex data sets.

Key Interpersonal Skills

• Comfortable working closely with sales, operations, and other non-financial teams.
• Able to explain financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, operationally focused environment.
• Proactive, curious, and improvement-oriented.
  
  

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
• Work-life balance and flexible scheduling options.
• Company events and team-building activities.
• Starting Salary Range: $95,000-$120,000

Part-Time CFO Services is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontarios Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization. As such, Part-Time CFO Services will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant, as requested during the recruitment process. For any accommodation requests, please email resumes@parttimecfoservices.ca.

Part-Time CFO Services is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups, which include but are not limited to women, Indigenous persons, members of visible minority groups, and persons with disabilities Part-Time CFO Services is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.