Sr Cost Accountant

We’re partnering with a growing, acquisition-minded manufacturing organization to identify a Senior Cost Accountant supporting multiple production facilities across U.S. locations.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on role reporting to the Controller, with responsibility for cost accounting activities across several manufacturing sites
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This role can be based out of any of the following locations:

• Wisconsin
• Missouri

Hybrid schedule: ~2 days in office

Light travel (~10%) across sites

The Senior Cost Accountant will serve as the primary accounting partner supporting manufacturing operations across all sites, ensuring accurate cost tracking, inventory accounting, and financial reporting within a growing, multi-entity environment.

• Oversee cost accounting activities across several manufacturing locations
• Support standard cost development, variance analysis, and reporting
• Maintain and analyze inventory accounting and valuation
• Partner with operations to improve cost visibility and efficiency
• Support month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Work within ERP systems
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements across sites

• 4+ years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-site or multi-entity environments a plus
• ERP experience
• Strong Excel and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and partner with operations
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

• Exposure to several manufacturing sites with broad responsibility
• High visibility to leadership and Controller
• Stable, growing organization with both organic growth and acquisitions
• Strong work-life balance and flexible hybrid structure
• Clear growth potential toward Assistant Controller or Director-level roles