Senior Cost Accountant

We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who enjoys analyzing financial data, understanding the story behind the numbers, and partnering with leadership to drive informed business decisions. This role goes beyond month-end close and financial reporting, serving as a key business partner to Operations, Engineering, and Leadership while helping improve financial performance across a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable working in spreadsheets, collaborating with department leaders, and understanding operations on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities Business Partnership && Financial Analysis - Partner with Operations leadership to analyze business performance, profitability, and financial trends.

• Identify opportunities and risks impacting margins and operational performance.
• Develop financial reports and analysis to support data-driven decision-making.
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for operational and financial improvement. Cost Accounting && Inventory Management - Maintain and manage the standard costing system.
• Analyze product costs, margins, and inventory valuation.
• Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
• Manage inventory reconciliations and excess/obsolete inventory reserve calculations. Financial Reporting && Internal Contr ols - Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial audits and compliance requirements.
• Maintain strong internal contr ols and ensure financial accuracy. Leadership && Continuous Improvement - Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, and Leadership teams.
• Support capital investment analysis and justification reviews.
• Help align financial strategies with overall business goals.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, reporting, and business performance. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and the ability to research and apply accounting guidance.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, product costing, and financial analysis.
• Oracle experience strongly preferred; experience with large-scale ERP systems required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with employees at all levels.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of manufacturing operations and profitability drivers.
• High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy.

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