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