Description
We are partnering with a well-established organization to identify a Senior Cost Accountant who brings a strong analytical mindset and a passion for understanding what truly drives cost and profitability. This Senior Cost Accountant position is not a transactional accounting role - it is a high-impact position focused on deep analysis, operational insight, and decision support. The ideal Senior Cost Accountant candidate will be someone who enjoys digging into data, challenging assumptions, and translating complex cost information into actionable business intelligence for leadership, operations, and finance teams.
What You'll Do
Analyze product costs, margins, and profitability across lines, customers, and channels
Perform detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, volume, mix, and purchase price) and explain drivers clearly
Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements
Evaluate manufacturing performance, utilization, and efficiency trends
Support pricing decisions with margin and cost modeling
Lead inventory analysis, including reserves, slow-moving items, and obsolescence
Assist with standard cost development, updates, and rollups
Analyze capital investments and operational initiatives for financial impact
Build dashboards and analytical tools to enhance visibility into cost drivers
Support month-end close from an analytical perspective (not just journal entries)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Highly analytical role with real influence on operational decisions
Strong partnership with plant leadership and executive teams
Opportunity to improve processes and drive measurable cost savings
Stable organization with long-term growth potential
Visibility that can lead to advancement into finance leadership roles
For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at 517-657-8054.
Requirements
5+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret large data sets
Deep understanding of standard costing, variances, and inventory accounting
Proven ability to translate numbers into meaningful business insights
Advanced Excel skills (data analysis, modeling, pivot tables, etc.)
Experience working cross-functionally with operations or supply chain teams
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or CMA a plus)
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