Senior Cost Analyst
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-03-01
Listing for:
ICON Consultants, LP
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager -
Accounting
Cost Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role is responsible for leading and managing the current implementation of a proper costing system, primarily focused on coating operations within Tuboscope’s Corrosion Control Plants.
The position will lead the implementation of the Cost Configurator module within JDE to enhance cost accuracy, margin visibility, and financial decision-making across plant operations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead implementation and ongoing support of the Cost Configurator module in JDE
- Partner with Plant Leadership to support financial analysis and operational decision-making
- Drive accuracy and integrity of job costing standards, including annual and ad-hoc cost roll exercises
- Ensure integrity of Work Order processing (material issues, labor postings, variance analysis)
- Analyze and monitor WIP and outside process clearing accounts
- Prepare and analyze month-end reporting including variance analysis and OEE performance
- Review plant processes including:
- Purchased parts cost verification
- Lead annual budget and rolling forecasts (Hours, Headcount, Direct & Indirect Production Expenses)
- Perform SOX compliance duties (WIP reconciliation, subledger aging, inventory reconciliation, segregation of duties)
- Review Balance Sheet and P&L accounts; provide detailed variance explanations
- Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to plant and operations leadership
- Support continuous improvement of costing and financial processes
- Advanced Excel skills (required)
- Strong knowledge of accounting theory and manufacturing cost principles
- Experience with JDE or similar ERP systems related to job costing
- Hyperion & Smart View experience preferred
- Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing accounting controls
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret large data sets and identify trends
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence operational leadership
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Proactive and comfortable working under tight deadlines
- Ability to build and manage a team in the future
- Bachelor’s Degree required (Accounting or Finance preferred)
- Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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