Senior Cost & Inventory Manager

Position:Senior Cost & Inventory Manager

Location: Louisville, KY

Job :484

# of Openings:0

The Senior Cost & Inventory Manager is responsible for overseeing cost accounting, inventory control, and related financial analysis to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to support informed decision-making, improve cost visibility, and strengthen internal controls.

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Oversee inventory accounting and ensure GAAP-compliant valuation.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and audit support documentation.
• Prepare analysis of manufacturing productivity/cost/financial performance.
• Prepare and/or ensure the integrity of monthly close process, cost review package, Key Performance Indicators, and statistics for manufacturing.
• Update files and templates used by internal and external (outside plant) customers.
• Prepare, update periodic financial, operational forecasts, and provide variance analysis.
• Prepare various cost/opportunity analysis.
• Monitor and validate financial information contained in various consolidated systems used to support the manufacturing businesses.
• Participate in cross-functional business improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls for Operations. Conduct periodic audits of internal control processes and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead the planning process for assigned Manufacturing Operations and promote accountability to achieve plan results.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
• Expert knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation methodologies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with the ability to ensure accurate and compliant financial reporting.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, productivity drivers, and margin impact.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify trends and risks, and provide clear, data-driven insights to support executive decision-making.
• Proven experience managing and maintaining strong internal controls over inventory and manufacturing cost processes, including audit readiness and remediation of control gaps.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling; ability to build, maintain, and interpret detailed cost, variance, and performance analyses.
• Experience working with ERP and consolidated financial systems, with a focus on data integrity, system controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to lead planning, forecasting, and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes for manufacturing operations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurate, timely financial information in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to explain financial results, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and non-financial partners.
• High level of professional judgment, discretion, and integrity in handling sensitive financial information.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in cost accounting and inventory management, preferably in manufacturing.

Primarily office-based with periodic time spent in manufacturing or warehouse environments. Occasional travel to operational sites may be required.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods and work at a computer. May occasionally walk through manufacturing or warehouse areas.

Reasonable Accommodations

LLFlex provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable law. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans will be provided accommodations unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations.

LLFlex is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LLFlex also prohibits retaliation against individuals who raise concerns or participate in protected workplace investigations.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the position’s duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to create or to be any manner construed as a contract of employment.