Sr. Cost Accountant Manager – South Bend, IN
Salary: $95,000 ‒ $115,000 annually
About the Company and Sr. Cost Accountant Manager Opportunity:
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CFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager
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This Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability
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The right Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will excel in a leadership role, enjoy mentoring cost accounting staff, and be hands-on with financial data and process improvements
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Position is fully in-office in Niles, MI Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Duties of the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:
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Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including materials, labor, overhead, and inventory cost reconciliation
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Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and recommend corrective actions
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Oversee cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, product costing, and margin analysis
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Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations
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Develop and maintain internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations
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Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize cost structure and cost flows
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Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff; ensure consistency and accuracy of cost accounting practices
Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
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5+ years of progressive cost accounting / manufacturing accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities
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Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in variance analysis, product costing, inventory accounting
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Experience using major ERP or cost accounting systems; strong Excel skills mandatory
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Excellent communication skills; able to present cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams
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