Senior Cost Analyst

Overview

Sr. Cost Analyst - $85k-$98k/annually DOE!
10% ICP Bonus!
This position is a direct hire opportunity!
Integrity Trade Services is hiring a Sr. Cost Analyst for our manufacturing client to start immediately at $85k-$98k/annually DOE! Receive comprehensive benefits through our client upon hire!

Reporting to senior finance leadership, this role oversees complex cost analyses and audits within the cost accounting function. The position also leads the finance team in implementing a Cost Configurator module within the ERP system to improve cost and margin visibility across operations.

• Partner with plant leadership to support financial analysis and decision-making for operational efficiency.
• Oversee implementation and ongoing management of the Cost Configurator module in the ERP system.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve job costing standards through both planned and ad-hoc cost analyses.
• Ensure work order accuracy related to material usage, labor posting, and variance tracking.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to improve product and process profitability
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• Review and reconcile WIP and clearing accounts
  , adjusting as needed.
• Support annual budget and rolling forecasts, including labor, headcount, and production expenses.
• Provide ad-hoc financial reporting and support to production teams.
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly work-in-progress (WIP) performance with plant leadership.
• Verify accuracy of cost-related data (purchased parts, routing, overhead rates, labor rates).
• Prepare and analyze month-end reports, including variance analysis and operational performance metrics.
• Maintain compliance with SOX requirements related to WIP, inventory reconciliation, and internal controls.
• Review balance sheet and P&L accounts, resolve discrepancies, and provide detailed variance explanations.
• Perform additional analysis and reporting duties as needed.

Location: Houston, TX

• Occasional domestic travel required.
• Two hybrid days allowed during the week (not Monday or Friday)

• Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred).
• Must have a strong background in the manufacturing industry
• Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience
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• Advanced Excel proficiency is required.
• Experience with JDE, Hyperion, and Smart View is a significant plus but not mandatory, as long as the candidate is adaptable and willing to learn.
• Must have experience leading projects from start to completion (describe this in the candidate summary).
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented
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• Solid knowledge of costing and cost system implementation is strongly preferred; the ideal candidate can effectively explain concepts and influence others to adopt new costing processes.