Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant $95,000 to $115,000 per year plus bonus Why This Senior Cost Accountant Opportunity Stands Out: Join a newly established Advanced Manufacturing & Innovation Center being developed in their new Chicago office and play a key role in building the finance infrastructure from the beginning. Work directly with senior leadership, including the GM, gaining exceptional visibility and influence. The Senior Cost Accountant will be part of a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment focused on precision components, laser technology, and advanced production methods. Opportunity to help define costing methodologies, ERP processes, and reporting frameworks as the operation scales. The Senior Cost Accountant will have exposure to both manufacturing finance and operational leadership in a growing business. Hybrid schedule with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Initial onboarding in Hoffman Estates with a future move to a downtown Chicago location anticipated late Q1 or early Q2. Opportunity for future leadership growth as the innovation center expands. Broad responsibilities that provide hands‑on experience across costing, inventory, production finance, and IFRS reporting. Work within a collaborative environment alongside engineering, production, and executive leadership teams. Key Responsibilities for the Senior Cost Accountant : Lead manufacturing costing activities, including standard costing for precision components. Analyze and explain production cost variances, inventory adjustments, reclassifications, and raw material fluctuations. Partner with production and operations leadership to improve financial visibility and performance. Support IFRS-based financial reporting requirements. Assist in evaluating and implementing ERP solutions and manufacturing finance processes. Collaborate with engineering teams on BOM structures and costing accuracy. Qualifications for the Senior Cost Accountant: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA preferred. Manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience in a production environment with 5 years or more experience Strong understanding of inventory, variance analysis, costing methodologies, and financial reporting. Experience working with ERP systems and cross-functional manufacturing teams. Reasons to work here as a Senior Cost Accountant: Definite possibility to move up in the organization, e Lots of projects and fast paced atmosphere PTO: Unlimited/Flexible Plan 6 sick days, available for use ASAP 14 Observed Paid Holidays Winter Break - 3 Mandatory PTO days Medical - BCBS: PPO Plan, HDHP Plan, HMO Dental - Delta Dental Vision - VSP Company pays approx. 80-85% of insurance costs. We offer coverage for Domestic Partners. We offer HSAs and FSAs for Medical and Dependent care. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) - Basic Plans 100% Company paid Short & Long-Term Disability (STD & LTD) - 100% Company paid Employee Assistance Program Travel Assistance 401(K) - The Matching Contribution is equal to 100% of the first three (3) percent of your compensation you contribute to the Plan and 50% on the next two (2) percent of your compensation you contribute to the Plan.

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