Senior Cost Accountant

We are proud to be the only company covering the spectrum of residential storage and organization needs, from high-end, dealer-supplied custom solutions to do-it-yourself storage systems available online and in retail stores. Our organization systems are marketed under the Inspired Closets, ORG Home, Gorgeous Garage, Pro Closets, Easy Closets, Easy Garage, Easy Track, and Garage Essentials brand names.

The Stow Company is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Sr. Cost Accountant located in Holland, MI. We are the country’s premier source for custom closets and organizational solutions; designed, custom-cut, and shipped directly to our clients.

The Sr. Cost Accountant will support the financial performance of manufacturing operations through detailed cost analysis, profitability reporting, and business partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain. This position is responsible for analyzing manufacturing costs, identifying trends and variances, maintaining account reconciliations, and providing actionable insights that improve profitability and operational efficiency. The Sr. Cost Accountant will participate in new product costing initiatives, support capital investment analysis, and assist with cost reduction and continuous improvement efforts.

This role reports directly to the Sr. Finance Manager and supports operations at the Holland, MI and Nampa, .

• Analyze manufacturing costs and operational performance, identify key drivers, and recommend opportunities to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Prepare monthly cost, margin, and profitability analyses for management review.
• Analyze product and customer profitability and communicate findings to Finance and Executive Team.
• Review material, labor, and overhead variances (i.e. purchase price, material usage, overhead spending, overhead absorption variances), research root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare cost-related general ledger account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes through timely account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to evaluate manufacturing processes and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Participate in new product development and stage-gate processes through cost analysis, financial evaluation, and system compliance testing.
• Analyze capital expenditure requests and assist in evaluating return on investment and financial impact.
• Provide limited support for budgeting and forecasting activities through cost assumptions, trend analysis, and financial insights.
• Monitor key manufacturing performance metrics and communicate significant trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop financial models and analytical tools that improve business decision-making.
• Assist in evaluating pricing strategies, product introductions, and operational initiatives.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and analytical capabilities.

• Clearly communicate financial results and cost concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests as needed.
• Support compliance with company policies, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Make sound, timely, and fact-based recommendations.
• Work effectively with team members at all levels of the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of financial and operational information.
• Represent the company in a professional and ethical manner consistent…