Senior Cost Analyst​/Accountant

Title: Senior Financial Analyst/Cost Accountant – Factory Operations

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Pro has partnered with a rapidly expanding, publicly held medical device manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Cost Analyst/Accountant. This role offers strong visibility within the finance organization and the chance to partner closely with operations, helping drive profitability and strategic decision-making.

If you enjoy analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying opportunities for improvement, and influencing business decisions, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career with an organization investing in its people and continued expansion.

• Monitor and analyze factory operating expenses, including labor, materials, utilities, and overhead
• Prepare monthly financial and statistical reporting, including detailed variance analysis
• Partner with the Plant Controller and Finance Manager on budgets, forecasts, and labor utilization
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and assist with internal and external audits
• Identify cost trends and provide recommendations to improve cost control and operational efficiency
• Work closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to understand key cost drivers
• Support inventory accounting, maintenance storeroom valuation, fixed assets, CIP, and fixed asset audits
• Ensure financial data is accurate and aligned with internal controls and accounting standards
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support operational initiatives and performance reviews

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 3-5+ years of cost accounting/financial analysis experience, ideally within a manufacturing or plant environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing operations
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• CPA or CMA
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other data visualization tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational KPIs
• Experience with inventory accounting and production cost tracking
• Opportunity to join a high-growth manufacturing organization with strong career advancement potential