Manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager

Position
:
Manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager

Employment Type
:
Direct Hire

Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI

We are seeking a Cost Accounting professional to take ownership of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial analysis.

What You'll Do

• Manage and maintain standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead across a large SKU portfolio.
• Perform weekly and monthly manufacturing variance analysis
  , including PPV, labor, overhead, yield, and production variances.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Analyze production efficiency, labor utilization, capacity, and manufacturing performance.
• Support and improve the company's ERP system
  , ensuring accurate costing, reporting, and financial data.
• Partner with Supply Chain on forecasting, MRP, and inventory planning
  .
• Support annual budgeting
  , including collaboration with department leaders on resource requirements.
• Evaluate CAPEX investments
  , including NPV and IRR analysis.
• Support general accounting activities and other financial initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  .
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, overhead allocation, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
  .
• Experience with overhead allocation using machine hours and/or labor hours
  ; sub-assembly costing experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Tables, and array functions
  .
• Experience with a manufacturing-focused ERP system such as Deacom, SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar
  .
• Experience with cycle count programs and inventory accuracy improvements
  .
• Knowledge of CAPEX analysis, NPV, and IRR
  .
• Familiarity with ASC 842 / finance lease accounting is a plus.
• CPG, cosmetics, or other high-SKU manufacturing experience is highly desirable.
• CPA or CMA certification and SQL/reporting experience are a plus.

About Trova Advisory Group

Trova Advisory Group specializes in delivering a comprehensive array of staffing solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses across various sectors. Our expertise spans clerical, administrative, financial, and professional roles, offered through flexible arrangements including temporary placements, temp-to-hire options, and direct hire services. With a keen understanding of the dynamic demands of today's workforce landscape, we pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions that empower organizations to thrive and succeed in a competitive market environment.

Trova Advisory Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.

We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at  Include the nature of your request and your contact information, and we will be happy to assist you.

Trova Advisory Group offers a comprehensive benefits package offering Medical, and Dental benefit options to all eligible employees.