Cost Accountant

Charter Manufacturing

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!

This position is hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI with monthly travel to the opposite site.

Position Purpose/Mission

Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
• Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• 6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.

Major Accountabilities

• Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
• Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.
• Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.
• Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.
• Provide support for other accounting functions when needed.
• Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
• Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).