Sr. Cost Analyst

Senior Cost Analyst

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, the Senior Cost Analyst is responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing management of a comprehensive costing system, with a primary focus on coating operations within corrosion control manufacturing environments. This role plays a critical part in enhancing cost accuracy, improving margin visibility, and supporting data-driven financial and operational decision-making.

• Lead implementation and ongoing support of the Cost Configurator module within JDE
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and support operational decision-making
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of job costing standards, including annual and ad hoc cost roll processes
• Oversee work order processing, including material issues, labor postings, and variance analysis
• Analyze and monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and outside process clearing accounts
• Prepare and analyze month-end reports, including variance and operational efficiency metrics (OEE)
• Evaluate plant processes, including:
  • Purchased parts cost verification
  • Router development
  • Overhead cost validation
  • Labor rate verification
• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts (hours, headcount, and direct/indirect production expenses)
• Perform SOX compliance activities, including WIP reconciliation, subledger aging, inventory reconciliation, and segregation of duties
• Review balance sheet and P&L accounts and provide detailed variance explanations
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses for plant and operations leadership
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to costing and financial processes

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and manufacturing cost structures
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with JDE or similar ERP systems, particularly in job costing
• Solid understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing accounting controls

• Experience with Hyperion and SmartView
• Demonstrated ability to interpret large datasets and identify trends
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Leadership potential with the ability to build and manage a team in the future