Cost Accountant

About The Company Ardmore Home Design (AHD), founded in 2008, is a privately owned, fast‑paced founder‑led entrepreneurial company that values people with strong skills to continuously improve our products and processes. We design, sell and distribute luxury home décor worldwide to interior designers and boutique/luxury retailers. The AHD family of wholesale brands includes Made Goods (flagship furniture made from unique materials), Pigeon & Poodle (home and bath accessories), Blue Pheasant (hand‑crafted tabletop products) and Burton James (luxury seating home furnishing). About The Position The Cost Accountant plays a critical role in analyzing, monitoring and optimizing the company’s cost structure in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. This role is responsible for tracking product costs, inventory and operational expenses while partnering closely with cross‑functional teams to drive accuracy, efficiency and informed decision‑making. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail‑oriented and able to translate financial data into actionable insights that support profitability and operational excellence. This individual embraces and supports our in‑person/on‑site work culture and embodies the company values of ownership, collaboration and respect. Responsibilities Analyze and maintain accurate product costing, including standard costs, landed costs, labour, overhead and variances. Monitor inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS) and manufacturing or operational costs to ensure financial accuracy. Prepare and analyze cost reports, margin analysis and variance reports, identifying trends, risks and opportunities for improvement. Partner with Operations, Production, Product Development, Purchasing and Logistics to understand cost drivers and improve cost efficiency. Investigate cost variances and work cross‑functionally to determine root causes and corrective actions. Support month‑end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting and accruals. Ensure accurate accounting for inventory transactions, including receipts, adjustments, transfers, write‑offs and cycle counts. Assist with budgeting, forecasting and cost modelling to support strategic and operational planning. Develop and maintain standard costing methodologies and ensure timely updates as costs change. Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support pricing decisions, margin improvement and cost controls. Maintain documentation and internal controls related to cost accounting processes. Collaborate with Finance and Accounting team members to ensure alignment with GAAP and company policies. Serve as a subject‑matter expert for cost‑related questions from internal stakeholders. Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation and explanations related to inventory and costing. Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting and data accuracy through automation and system enhancements. Benefits Play a pivotal role in our company’s transformation and growth. Maintain work/life balance with day‑shift schedules and no weekends in a wholesale distribution business (no manufacturing). Align with a growing company that operates in the luxury market. Receive training and career‑development opportunities. Enjoy 3 weeks paid time off and 6 paid holidays per service year. Experience a high‑paced and collaborative work environment. Receive up to 6 % 401(k) employer contributions. Take advantage of paid time off and scheduled company holidays. Participate in competitive benefits and incentive programmes. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required. 3–5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing, distribution or high‑volume environment. Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, inventory accounting and COGS analysis. Experience analysing cost variances and partnering with operations to identify root causes and improvements. Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with Sage X3 or similar strongly preferred). Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, look‑ups and data analysis. Ability to interpret complex financial data and present clear, actionable insights. Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders. Self‑motivated, accountable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, on‑site environment. Demonstrated alignment with company values of ownership, collaboration and respect. Physical Requirements Most duties require talking or hearing, sitting, standing, walking and using hands to finger, handle or feel; reaching with hands and arms. Frequently lift and/or move up to 15 lb and occasionally up to 35 lb. Specific vision abilities required include close, distance and depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Work in an open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting. Work on a computer and mobile phone for multiple hours, with frequent interruptions. Use stairwells to attend meetings and engage with employees across multiple floors. Other Considerations This job description is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities and may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role. Compensation Starting annual salary: $100,000 – $120,000+. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location. Salary description: $75,000+. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ardmorehomedesign