CFS ยท 3 hours ago
Sr. Cost Accountant Manager
Niles, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$95K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expCFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager. This role will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability while mentoring a team of cost accounting staff.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including materials, labor, overhead, and inventory cost reconciliation
Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and recommend corrective actions
Oversee cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, product costing, and margin analysis
Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations
Develop and maintain internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations
Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize cost structure and cost flows
Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff; ensure consistency and accuracy of cost accounting practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive cost accounting / manufacturing accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities
Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in variance analysis, product costing, inventory accounting
Experience using major ERP or cost accounting systems
Strong Excel skills mandatory
Excellent communication skills; able to present cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams
Preferred
CPA or CMA preferred
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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