Cost Accountant

Cost Accountant

Join a company that's redefining air and improving lives. At Broan-NuTone, we're shaping the future of the residential ventilation industry through innovation, ingenuity, and a relentless focus on quality. Our impact is everywhere: in more than 110 million homes across North America, where our products help families breathe easier every day. Behind that impact are our 2,000+ entrepreneurs working across four countries, driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence. Our purpose is simple yet powerful: improving lives through better air.

The Cost Accountant is a critical member of Broan-NuTone's Accounting & Finance team, supporting our manufacturing operations through accurate cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial analysis, and operational reporting. This role partners closely with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure the integrity of product costs, inventory balances, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Reporting to the US Controller, the Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining standard costs, analyzing manufacturing variances, supporting inventory controls, participating in month-end close activities, and providing actionable financial insights that drive operational efficiency and profitability. This position plays an essential role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving financial processes, and supporting strategic decision-making across manufacturing operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Analysis
  • Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Perform monthly analysis of manufacturing variances, including labor, material usage, purchase price, production efficiency, and overhead absorption variances.
  • Partner with operations leadership to understand manufacturing performance and identify cost reduction opportunities.
  • Support annual cost roll processes and ongoing product cost updates.
  • Analyze production and inventory transactions to ensure costing accuracy.
  • Develop and maintain cost reporting and key manufacturing performance metrics.
• Inventory Accounting & Controls
  • Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
  • Analyze inventory reserves, obsolete inventory, and slow-moving inventory trends.
  • Support internal controls related to inventory and manufacturing transactions.
• Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Prepare and post cost accounting journal entries.
  • Complete account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing labor, and overhead accounts.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
  • Assist with external audits and provide supporting schedules related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
  • Ensure financial reporting compliance and data integrity.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
  • Support system enhancements and cost accounting best practices.
  • Participate in special projects, financial analyses, and business initiatives as needed.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3+ years of accounting experience with preference for manufacturing or cost accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing methodologies, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience analyzing manufacturing variances and inventory transactions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• ERP experience required; experience with manufacturing ERP systems preferred.
• Power BI or other business intelligence reporting tools preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both finance and operations teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification or progress toward certification.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience with inventory controls, cycle counting, and physical inventory management.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods while performing financial analysis, reporting, and data entry.
• Ability to move throughout office, warehouse, and manufacturing environments to support inventory counts, audits, and operational reviews.
• Ability to stand, walk, and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when visiting production areas.

At Broan NuTone, we take pride in offering exceptional benefit packages and a highly competitive pay structure to our employees. Our comprehensive benefits include health, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, wellness program, education assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs. In addition, we provide a competitive pay structure that rewards our employees for their hard work and dedication, ensuring that they are compensated fairly for their contributions. Join our team and enjoy the peace of mind and financial stability that comes with our outstanding benefits and competitive pay.