Cost Management Specialist

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Dow is seeking a Cost Management Specialist in Fort Saskatchewan, AB, who is passionate about delivering integrity, respect, and safety to our customers, employees, and the planet. At Dow, our people are the heart of our solutions, reflecting our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join us to contribute to our mission of creating a sustainable future through science and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure financial statements accurately represent operational results and company financial position.
  • Support management teams with financial analysis for informed decision-making.
  • Record, monitor, report, and communicate financial activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Manage product costing, review variances, and communicate findings to business/plant management.
  • Conduct reviews of product inventory and fixed assets.
  • Provide financial analysis for project studies, options analysis, and benchmarking.
  • Facilitate the budget setting process and monthly/quarterly estimates.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with various functions and sub-processes.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration OR relevant military experience at a U.S. E6 or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class, Sergeant ranking or higher.
  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience.
  • Legal ability to work in Canada (no visa sponsorship/support available).
  • CPA designation is preferred but not required.
  • Prior experience in cost management or accounting is desirable.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base pay and bonus opportunities.
  • Comprehensive well-being support programs covering physical, mental, and emotional health.
  • Retirement programs with company-provided benefits and financial planning resources.
  • Employee stock ownership opportunities and extensive learning and growth programs.
  • Flexible work culture and global paid time off policies for new parents, caregiving, and volunteering.

At Dow, we value your background, talent, and perspective. Join us to make a meaningful impact and help shape a sustainable future.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is a global leader in materials science, serving customers in high-growth areas like packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications. Our worldwide reach, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, market-leading positions, and dedication to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth while also contributing to a sustainable future. We have production facilities in 31 countries and employ about 35,900 people. Dow generated revenues of almost $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company refer to Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Visit to learn more about our goal of becoming the world's most inventive, customer-centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company.

Dow is committed to providing fair employment opportunities as part of our commitment to workforce diversity. We encourage every employee to bring their complete selves to work every day in order to not only add value but also have a more rewarding career. Dow's equal opportunity policy is detailed on their website,

Diversity and inclusion are ingrained in Dow's work environment. We are committed to creating a lively, varied, and skilled workforce, as well as assisting each employee in growing and developing as a member of Dow's inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation policy in place to assist employees with disabilities. If you want assistance or an accommodation due to a handicap, please call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and pick option 8.

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Educational Qualification

Candidates Who Have Passed Graduate or its Equivalent from a Recognized Board or University Are Eligible For this recruitment. Kindly check the Official Notification for more qualification details. Notification Link Is Given Below.

Document Required

Required Documents for This recruitment: Candidate should have these documents before applying online. Candidates are suggested to read the official notification before applying.

  • Qualification certificate with mark sheets.
  • Passport size photographs.
  • Signature.

How to Apply

All the eligible candidates can apply for this job as mentioned below:

  • Read official notification carefully from the official website.
  • Read notification carefully before applying.
  • Fill the application form (link is given below).
  • Attach required documents and passport size photo with signature.
  • Then submit. Done.