Senior Cost Analyst

Sr. Cost Analyst - $85k-$98k/annually DOE!

10% ICP Bonus!

This position is a direct hire opportunity!

Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Sr. Cost Analyst for our manufacturing client to start immediately at $85k-$98k/annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Responsibilities:

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role oversees complex cost analyses and audits within the cost accounting function. The position also leads the finance team in implementing a Cost Configurator module within the ERP system to improve cost and margin visibility across operations.

• Partner with plant leadership to support financial analysis and decision-making for operational efficiency.
• Oversee implementation and ongoing management of the Cost Configurator module in the ERP system.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve job costing standards through both planned and ad-hoc cost analyses.
• Ensure work order accuracy related to material usage, labor posting, and variance tracking.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to improve product and process profitability .
• Review and reconcile WIP and clearing accounts , adjusting as needed.
• Support annual budget and rolling forecasts, including labor, headcount, and production expenses.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and support to production teams.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly work-in-progress (WIP) performance with plant leadership.
• Verify accuracy of cost-related data (purchased parts, routing, overhead rates, labor rates).
• Prepare and analyze month-end reports, including variance analysis and operational performance metrics.
• Maintain compliance with SOX requirements related to WIP, inventory reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Review balance sheet and P&L accounts, resolve discrepancies, and provide detailed variance explanations.
• Perform additional analysis and reporting duties as needed.

Location: Houston, TX

• Occasional domestic travel required.
• Two hybrid days allowed during the week (not Monday or Friday)

Schedule/Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred).
• Must have a strong background in the manufacturing industry
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience .
• Advanced Excel proficiency is required.
• Experience with JDE, Hyperion, and SmartView is a significant plus but not mandatory, as long as the candidate is adaptable and willing to learn.
• Must have experience leading projects from start to completion (describe this in the candidate summary).
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented .
• Solid knowledge of costing and cost system implementation is strongly preferred; the ideal candidate can effectively explain concepts and influence others to adopt new costing processes.

Benefits:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• 401k