Senior Cost Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who enjoys analyzing financial data, understanding the story behind the numbers, and partnering with leadership to drive informed business decisions. This role goes beyond month-end close and financial reporting, serving as a key business partner to Operations, Engineering, and Leadership while helping improve financial performance across a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working in spreadsheets, collaborating with department leaders, and understanding operations on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnership & Financial Analysis
- Partner with Operations leadership to analyze business performance, profitability, and financial trends.
- Identify opportunities and risks impacting margins and operational performance.
- Develop financial reports and analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
- Identify and prioritize opportunities for operational and financial improvement.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
- Maintain and manage the standard costing system.
- Analyze product costs, margins, and inventory valuation.
- Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
- Manage inventory reconciliations and excess/obsolete inventory reserve calculations.

Financial Reporting & Internal Controls
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support financial audits and compliance requirements.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial accuracy.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
- Support capital investment analysis and justification reviews.
- Help align financial strategies with overall business goals.
- Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting, and business performance.

Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
- Minimum of 4 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and apply accounting guidance.
- Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, product costing, and financial analysis.
- Oracle experience strongly preferred; experience with large-scale ERP systems required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing operations and profitability drivers.
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

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