Senior Cost Accountant

The Senior Cost Accountant is a key member of the Cost Accounting team, responsible for leading cost accounting operations, driving process improvements, and delivering actionable financial insights across the organization. This role owns product costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and month‑end close activities, while also serving as a subject‑matter expert and resource for junior staff. The position reports to the Director of Cost Accounting and partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A.Cost Accounting & Inventory ManagementOwn end-to-end product costing, including standard cost development, BOM maintenance, overhead rate calculations, and periodic cost roll‑upsLead month‑end close for cost accounting and inventory, including journal entries, GL reconciliations, and COGS reportingMaintain and enhance the inventory Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) subledger; drive timely write‑off decisions with cross‑functional inputOversee production order management within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness of manufacturing inputsPrepare and review cost adjustment transactions and inventory reconciliationsVariance Analysis & ReportingPerform in‑depth variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead, yield) and present findings with root‑cause commentary to Operations and Finance leadershipTrack and report average cost variability; identify trends and anomalies and elevate appropriatelyDevelop and maintain cost reporting dashboards and ad hoc analyses to support business decisionsSupport pricing decisions, margin analysis, and new product costing for innovation and renovation projectsProcess Improvement & Cross‑Functional PartnershipIdentify and lead cost accounting process improvement initiatives; drive standardization and automation across the teamPartner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement to monitor co‑manufacturer tolling rates, contract compliance, and cost modelingCollaborate with FP&A on budget and forecast inputs related to COGS, inventory, and overhead ratesServe as the cost accounting liaison during internal and external audits; prepare and review audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiriesMentor and provide day‑time guidance to junior cost accounting staffAct as ERP subject‑matter expert for cost accounting modules; support system implementations, upgrades, and user trainingContribute to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and internal controlsQualificationsRequiredBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, with a demonstrated track record in a manufacturing environmentStrong working knowledge of GAAP, inventory valuation methodologies (standard and average costing), BOMs, work orders, and overhead allocationExperience with outsourced/contract manufacturing and co‑manufacturer cost structuresProficiency in ERP systems; experience with mid‑market platforms (NetSuite strongly preferred)Advanced Excel skills; ability to build and maintain complex models and reportsProven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced, evolving environmentStrong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to cross‑functional and senior audiencesPreferredCPG or consumer goods manufacturing backgroundExperience supporting ERP implementations or system migrationsFamiliarity with Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization toolsCompensation: $95,000‑$125,000#J-18808-Ljbffr