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Cost Accounting Manager Salaries in Halifax, NS

• What is the average Cost Accounting Manager salary for Halifax, NS?
  How much does a Cost Accounting Manager in Halifax, NS make? The median annual Cost Accounting Manager salary in Halifax, NS is C$123,648, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$107,699-C$142,913 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Cost Accounting Manager may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Cost Accounting Manager in Halifax, NS.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Cost Accounting Manager in Halifax, NS that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Cost Accounting Manager in Halifax, NS are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Cost Accounting Manager
  Ensures that costs for the company's products and services are allocated according to corporate procedures and in compliance financial accounting standards. Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and prepares cost accounting reports for presentation to top management. Gathers historical cost data (materials, labor, depreciation, operating expenses, etc.), to compare budgets with actual expenses. Manages the cost accounting staff to complete projects. Requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Typically reports to a Director. Manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met, adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive knowledge of department processes. Typically requires 5 years experience in a related area as an individual contributor. 1 to 3 years supervisory experience may be required. View full job description

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• Categories that include Cost Accounting Manager
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