Cost Analyst

Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Cost Analyst
. This role is based in our Franklin, TN manufacturing facility.

• Teaming
  • Must be collaborative and work with Plant and Department Managers
  • Miscellaneous ad‑hoc reporting as requested from all finance leadership
• Plant Strategy
  • Calculate daily CPUs and efficiency reports to help drive improvements in key cost and production areas
  • Develop weekly trending variance analysis to see performance versus standard
  • Work with engineering to develop easy‑to‑read daily plant dashboard that covers all areas including cost, production, shipping, efficiency, and safety
• Forecasting and Budgeting
  • Lead yearly AOP and periodic forecast updates for all labor and overhead expenses in the plant
  • Collaborate with department managers to develop budgets around headcount, supplies, maintenance and more
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and general plant performance reports with comparative view to AOP and forecasts
• Cost Accounting and Reporting
  • Lead yearly Standard Cost Roll for all manufactured items in Franklin, TN by updating BOMs and routings with alignment to yearly AOP
  • Maintain accurate, fully costed BOMs for all WIP and FG inventory throughout the year
• Month End
  • Prepare monthly JE’s in a timely manner
  • Analyze month end results with comparative view to AOP and forecasts and explain variances
  • Prepare account reconciliations for plant related accrual accounts
• Inventory
  • Maintain accurate perpetual inventory balances for all Tennessee locations, including main plant, warehouse, and any outside warehouse as applicable
  • Plan, coordinate, and conduct annual physical inventory for Tennessee facilities
• Develop, improve and implement process and controls for
  • All areas above
  • Regular cycle counts in the manufacturing facility

• 4+ years of finance/accounting experience, with at least 1 year in manufacturing
• Must have a proactive and solid follow‑up approach
• Experience documenting process and controls
• Strong MS Office skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in consumer products manufacturing (preferred)
• ERP experience – QAD preferred

We offer flexible hours, a hybrid work schedule, competitive salaries with bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage.