Senior Cost Analyst

Senior Cost Analyst – Manufacturing Operations Trystar is a leader in power distribution equipment and related services, supporting critical electrical infrastructure across North America. Trystar’s team members are our most important asset, and we expect this position to play a critical role in achieving our objectives. Values Safety – We believe everyone should leave Trystar facilities in the same or better condition than when they arrived. Integrity – We’re honest, transparent, and committed to doing what’s right. Customer focus – We have relentless focus on our customers and their success. Right with speed – We use good judgement, make thoughtful decisions quickly, and execute them with purpose and intensity. Play for each other – We’re a team. We show up for each other and we know that through teamwork we achieve greatness. Champion change – We know adaptation and improvement are requirements to survive and to thrive. Enjoy the journey – We create an environment where our team feels appreciated and has fun along the way. Responsibilities Enterprise Cost Accounting & Governance Serve as the enterprise cost accounting SME, partnering with the Manufacturing Controller to drive consistency across all sites. Support the development and enforcement of standardized cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Promote governance and best practices to ensure scalable, compliant financial processes. Identify opportunities to enhance costing accuracy, transparency, and process discipline. Partner with network sites on an as‑needed basis to support cost accounting activities, troubleshoot issues, and drive consistency. Inventory Accuracy & Financial Integrity Lead cross‑functional efforts to drive sustainable inventory accuracy and control improvements. Partner with site teams to strengthen cycle counts, root cause analysis, and corrective actions. Support accurate inventory valuation, reconciliations, and audit readiness. Monitor inventory performance and escalate risks with recommendations to leadership. Standard Costing & Performance Insights Support enterprise standard costing methodologies across material, labor, and overhead. Analyze and explain cost and manufacturing variances, identifying actionable drivers. Partner with operations and finance to align standards, budgets, and actual performance. Provide insights to improve cost structure, margin, and operational efficiency. ERP, Alignment & Continuous Improvement Support Epicor implementations and enhancements, ensuring costing and inventory integrity. Partner cross‑functionally to align operations, finance, and system processes. Standardize intercompany costing and inventory processes across entities. Lead and support initiatives focused on process improvement, automation, and scalability. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. Experience with ERP systems, Epicor experience, a plus. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience within accounting/finance with experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting. Proficient use of financial systems and Microsoft Office tools, including proficiency in Excel. Excellent communication skills, with a bias towards collaboration and teamwork. Advanced analytical/data‑mining skills and the ability to translate data into meaningful financial insights. High attention to detail with the ability to see the “big picture.” Preferred Qualifications MBA or CPA. Positive attitude, adept at problem solving. Willingness and ability to travel 15%. Demonstrated success influencing cross‑functional stakeholders through financial insight. Continuous improvement mindset with strong problem‑solving skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr Trystar