Senior Cost Accountant

PAY RANGE: 100-125K base plus benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, PTO, 401K)

Our product design and manufacturing client is looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Finance team. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, this role sits at the heart of our manufacturing cost operations — connecting daily with production and product development teams while also keeping a forward‑looking eye on cost accuracy and margin improvement. If you’re someone who takes ownership, thrives with ambiguity, and wants to have a real impact on the bottom line, read on.

This is not a heads‑down, back‑office accounting role. You’ll be a true business partner – equally comfortable diving into month‑end close as you are collaborating with cross‑functional teams on pricing strategy and annual budgeting.

• Serve as a daily point of contact for operations, ensuring manufacturing costs are accurate, well‑supported, and clearly communicated to the teams who rely on them.
• Partner with product development and cross‑functional stakeholders to build reliable forward‑looking cost models and valuations.
• Lead month‑end close activities during the first five business days of each month, including balance sheet component review, cost rollovers, and variance analysis.
• Conduct ongoing lookback analysis post‑close to identify discrepancies, drive corrections, and continuously improve cost accuracy.

• Maintain and update standard cost systems, including annual cost updates and LIFO reserve schedules.
• Deliver weekly operational reports (direct labor, purchase price variance, cost of quality) and work with operations to investigate and resolve findings.
• Serve as the primary liaison for Transfer Pricing with Cascade Designs, Ltd.
• Contribute to Finance leadership projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred — however, candidates with substantial hands‑on experience and a demonstrated track record will absolutely be considered.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in cost accounting.
• A history of long‑term tenure; we’re looking for someone who invests deeply in the organizations they join, not someone who moves on every couple of years.
• Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred; candidates from a services environment with transferable cost accounting skills will also be considered.

• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards (JDE) strongly preferred — experience with comparable platforms (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are essential; broader Microsoft Office proficiency (PowerPoint, Word) required.
• Familiarity with BI and reporting tools; experience with budgeting platforms (e.g., Rupert) and sales analysis tools (e.g., Focus) is a bonus.
• Solid command of GAAP and standard cost accounting principles, including journal entries and financial reporting.

• A true self‑starter who takes initiative and owns their work from start to finish.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and solving problems without a complete roadmap.
• Patient and methodical during high‑intensity periods — capable of running the same cost analysis multiple iterations in a week without losing sight of the bigger picture: better margins and a stronger bottom line.
• Highly detail‑oriented without losing sight of the strategic goal.
• Strong communicator who can build trust with both Finance colleagues and operational partners.
• Discreet and professional when handling sensitive or confidential information.