Cost Accountant

Job Information Number
ICIMS-2025-9685
Job function
Finance
Job type
Full-time
Location
Werfen - Waukesha - Waukesha, Wisconsin United States
Country
United States
Shift
1st
About the Position Introduction

Werfen

Werfen is a growing, family-owned, innovative company founded in 1966 in Barcelona, Spain. We are a worldwide leader in specialized diagnostics in the areas of Hemostasis, Acute Care Diagnostics, Transfusion, Autoimmunity, and Transplant. Through our Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) business line, we research, develop, and manufacture customized assays and biomaterials. We operate directly in 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Our Headquarters and Technology Centers are located in the US and Europe, and our workforce is more than 7,000 strong.

Our success comes from a specific focus in these rapidly evolving diagnostic areas, our commitment to customers, and our dedication to innovation and quality. We're passionate about providing healthcare professionals the most valuable and complete solutions to improve hospital efficiency and enhance patient care.

Overview

Position Summary:

Under supervision, responsible for product cost oversight, operations income statement detail, and inventory analysis. Prepares all related reporting information. Performs financial analysis and participates in special projects, as required.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Analyzes and prepares reporting package for Manufacturing department
• Analyzes product costing results and variances to standard cost.
• Participates in the preparation of the annual budgets for Manufacturing department
• Interprets financial operating results and makes recommendations for cost reduction and profit improvement
• Provides reliable data and looks for ways to continually enhance the quality of the information provided and the responsiveness of the team to the changing needs of the business

Secondary Functions:

• Specialist Projects as assigned
• Other duties as assigned.

Budget Managed (if applicable):

• N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

To be determined based on department needs, to include interactions such as:

• Report to Senior finance staff
• Interact with Production line staff & Managers

Skills & Capabilities:

The ideal candidate for this position will exhibit the following skills and capabilities:

• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Minimum Knowledge & Experience R equired for the Position:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

Experience:

• Minimum of three years' experience in a cost accounting, FP&A or related function required.
• Experience with product cost/cost accounting activities.
• Experience with SAP preferred.

Additional Skills/Knowledge :

• Working knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated expertise with Microsoft Excel
• Language: Proficiency in English Language required.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 5% of time

The annual base salary range for this role is currently $70,000 range to $90,000 range. Individual employee compensation will ultimately depend on factors including education, relevant experience, skillset, knowledge, and particular business needs.

This role is eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k plan retirement benefits with an employer match, as well as paid vacation and sick leave. Our sales roles are eligible for participation in a commission plan and our management, and select professional roles, are eligible for a performance-based bonus.

If you are interested in constantly learning and being challenged on a daily basis we encourage you to submit your resume or CV.

Werfen is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workplace. Werfen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable state or federal law. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance.

We operate directly in over 30 countries, and in more than 100 territories through distributors. Annual revenue is approximately $2 billion and more than 7,000 employees around the world comprise our Werfen team.

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