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Cost accountant
@ Uniboard Canada Inc.
Laval, Quebec
Overview
Uniboard Canada Inc. is hiring a Cost Analyst at its Laval head office to understand plant performance, support monthly closing and annual budgeting, and present results to senior management. The role requires a university degree in accounting, at least 2 years of cost analysis experience, advanced Excel and ERP knowledge. It is a full-time office role with one remote day per week, an annual bonus and group insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze labor variances and plant performance
- Monitor spare parts inventory and stocking levels
- Review production orders for cost optimization
- Prepare plant KPIs and monthly results for management
- Participate in monthly closing and annual budgeting
Requirements summary:
- University degree in accounting
- Minimum 2 years of cost analysis experience
- Advanced Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP an asset)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- CPA designation considered an asset
- Functional French considered an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-23
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Wellness, Home office allowance |
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Uniboard Canada Inc.
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Redéfinir le bois® | Redefining Wood®
Full company description
Uniboard® is a leading North American manufacturer of engineered wood products, with installed capacity of over 640 million square feet of raw particleboard, high-density and medium-density fiberboard, of which over 50% is converted into value-added melamine and HPL. Its products are sold to retailers, distributors and finished goods manufacturers, which cater to the kitchen cabinet industry, the furniture industry, the renovation and construction industries. Uniboard® is the largest supplier of thermofused melamine panels in North America. More information at: www.uniboard.com Uniboard®, est l’un des principaux producteurs de bois reconstitué en Amérique du Nord, avec une capacité de production de plus de 640 millions de pieds carrés de panneaux de particules bruts, de panneaux de fibres à densité moyenne et de panneaux de fibres à haute densité dont plus de 50 % sont convertis en mélamine en stratifié haute pression. Ses produits sont vendus à des grossistes, distributeurs et détaillants qui desservent principalement les industries de l’armoire de cuisine et du meuble, les secteurs de la construction et de la rénovation. Uniboard® est le plus important fournisseur de panneaux de mélamine thermofusionnés en Amérique du Nord. Pour en savoir plus : www.uniboard.com
- LinkedIn followers
- 13,390
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 353
- Reported office locations
- 5555 Ernest-Cormier, Suite 100, Laval, Québec H7C 2S9, CA
- 2700, boul. Jean-Jacques Cossette, Val-d'Or, Quebec J9P 5G6, CA
- 845, rue Jean-Baptiste-Reid, Mont-Laurier, Quebec J9L 3W3, CA
- 152 Route Pouliot, Sayabec, Québec G0J 3K0, CA
- 970, rue Léo-Fournier, Val-d'Or, Québec J9P6X7, CA
- Business categories
- Building Material
- Manufacturing
- Product Design
- Supply Chain Management
- Wood Processing
- Wood & Paper Manufacturing
- Other recorded names
- Uniboard Canada Inc.
- Uniboard
- Specialties
- HPL
- TFL
- MDF
- Particleboard
- Engineered wood product manufacturer
- Decorative composite wood panels
- Interior Design
- Manufacturier de produits de bois d'ingénierie
- and Panneaux décoratifs en bois composite
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Uniboard® is a leading North American manufacturer of engineered wood products, with installed capacity of over 640 million square feet of raw particleboard, high-density and medium-density fiberboard, of which over 50% is converted into value-added melamine and HPL. Its products are sold to retailers, distributors and finished goods manufacturers, which cater to the kitchen cabinet industry, the furniture…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Laval, Québec |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1982 |
| Specialties | HPLTFLMDFParticleboardEngineered wood product manufacturerDecorative composite wood panelsInterior DesignManufacturier de produits de bois d'ingénierieand Panneaux décoratifs en bois composite |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 8 |
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Cost analyst
For over 40 years, Uniboard has been redefining wood through innovation in the design and manufacturing of engineered wood panels (TFL, HPL, HDF, and MDF) for the furniture, design, and construction industries. With a production capacity exceeding 660 million square feet across its four facilities, Uniboard employs more than 800 people in North America.
Distinguished by a culture focused on customer experience, innovation, respect, health, and safety, Uniboard also stands out for its commitment to sustainable development by recovering and recycling post-industrial wood waste and promoting responsible forest management.
Join Uniboard, North America’s leading supplier of thermally fused melamine panels. Learn more at www.uniboard.com.
Uniboard is currently seeking a Cost Analyst for its head office in Laval.
Your day-to-day:
Reporting to the Director of Management Accounting, the Cost Analyst plays a key role in understanding the performance of our plants. Leveraging their expertise, the analyst ensures the development and monitoring of various internal controls. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Actively participate in the monthly closing process and the annual budgeting process
- Analyze and explain labor variances within the plants
- Monitor spare parts inventory and support managers in determining which parts to stock and appropriate quantities
- Conduct in-depth reviews of production orders to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency
- Provide strategic recommendations to optimize processes, reduce costs, and maximize profitability
- Actively participate in the development of standard costs
- Prepare plant KPIs for management
- Present monthly plant results clearly and effectively to senior management, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities
The essentials:
- University degree in Accounting
- CPA designation (an asset)
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in cost analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively
- Advanced proficiency in Excel
- Knowledge of an ERP system; SAP is an asset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment
- A functional knowledge of French is considered an asset, as the role requires interacting with French-speaking stakeholders and occasionally consulting documentation in French
Why join the Uniboard team?
- Remote work policy (one day per week)
- Annual bonus
- Group insurance starting on your first day of employment
- Retirement plan
- Personal days and vacation from the first year
- 10 statutory holidays per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual allowance for health and wellness activities
- Professional membership reimbursement, where applicable
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Uniboard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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