Cost Accountant

Sr. Cost Accountant Manager – South Bend, IN Salary: $95,000 ‒ $115,000 annually About the Company and Sr. Cost Accountant Manager Opportunity: CFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager This Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability The right Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will excel in a leadership role, enjoy mentoring cost accounting staff, and be hands-on with financial data and process improvements Position is fully in-office in Niles, MI Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Job Duties of the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager: Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including materials, labor, overhead, and inventory cost reconciliation Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and recommend corrective actions Oversee cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, product costing, and margin analysis Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations Develop and maintain internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize cost structure and cost flows Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff; ensure consistency and accuracy of cost accounting practices Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred 5+ years of progressive cost accounting / manufacturing accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in variance analysis, product costing, inventory accounting Experience using major ERP or cost accounting systems; strong Excel skills mandatory Excellent communication skills; able to present cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams #J-18808-Ljbffr