Sr. Cost Accountant Manager

Sr. Cost Accountant Manager – Niles, MI

Salary: $95,000 ‒ $115,000 annually

• CFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager
• This Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability
• 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
• Position is fully in-office in Niles, MI
  
  Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 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

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