Senior Cost Accountant

ABOUT FILSON AND SHINOLA

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available.Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service. At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.

ABOUT US

At Bedrock Manufacturing Co., our corporate teamsoperatein a shared services model that supports both Shinola and Filson. These teams provide centralizedexpertiseacross key business functions, partnering closely with brand leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic growth across the Bedrock platform.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We areseekinga highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Cost Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. In this role, you will partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Planning, and Commercial leadership to provideaccuratecosting, inventory accounting, and margin analysis across the Filson and Shinola brand portfolio. You will own key cost accounting processes including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and reporting that support strategic business decisions and operational efficiency. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute within a growing multi-brand consumer products organization where your insights will directly influence profitability, operational performance, and long‑term business strategy. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving complex financial and operational challenges, and brings strong experience within manufacturing, retail, or consumer goods industries.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain and update standard cost models for finished goods, raw materials, and packaging across all product lines Lead the annual standard cost roll process in partnership with Operations, Procurement, and Planning teams Perform cost build-ups for new product introductions (NPI) and cost change analyses for existing SKUs Ensureaccurateclassification and allocation of direct materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead Own month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods sold, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals Monitor inventory valuation across finished goods, work-in-process (WIP), and raw materials; investigate and resolve discrepancies Conduct excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory reserve analysis and provide recommendations to leadership Partner with warehouse and operations teams to investigate cycle count variances and support physical inventory processes Analyze purchase price variance (PPV), material usage variance, labor efficiency variance, and overhead absorption variance Prepare and distribute monthly cost and margin reporting packages for Finance leadership and business stakeholders Identifycost trends andprovideactionable insights to support operational efficiencies and cost reduction initiatives Support gross margin bridge analysis by product, channel, and brand Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting activities related to COGS, inventory, and gross margin Serve as the Finance point of contact for Supply Chain, Operations, and Sourcing on cost-related inquiries Support product commercialization efforts by modeling cost scenarios for new products, packaging updates, and supplier changes Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams on ERP enhancements, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives Ensure cost accounting policies and procedures are compliant with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards Support internal and external audits related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and cost accounting processes

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldrequired 5+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably within consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or supply chain environments Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost of goods sold under U.S. GAAP Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret large data sets Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving capabilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non‑finance stakeholders CPA, CMA, or progress toward certification preferred Experience supporting multi‑brand or multi‑channel consumer products organizations preferred Familiarity with international supply chains, import costs, and duty/tariff accounting preferred Experience with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker preferred Prior ERP implementation or system migration experience preferred Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location. Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as “reasonable accommodation” to enable a person to perform his or her job. #J-18808-Ljbffr Shinola- Retail