Senior Cost Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis related to manufacturing.

• Foster ongoing enhancements in processes.

• Maintain and refine costing methodologies.

• Calculate, assess, and revise product and material costs.

• Examine variances and trends in COGS, including purchase price and production volume.

• Create monthly journal entries in cost accounting and perform reconciliations.

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of inventory transactions with established policies.

• Conduct margin and profitability analyses based on product, customer, and business unit.

• Assist in the annual physical inventory processes.

• Uphold inventory valuation in line with U.S. GAAP standards.

• Collaborate with Operations to enhance inventory accuracy and cycle count initiatives.

• Evaluate inventory reserves, obsolescence, excess stock, and slow-moving inventory.

• Reconcile inventory subledger with the general ledger.

• Aid in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.

• Generate management reports on cost trends and manufacturing performance.

• Create inventory dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and the development of annual operating plans.

• Assist with requests from internal and external audits.

• Act as the Finance lead or key contributor for ERP implementation, upgrades, and optimization projects.

• Design, validate, and test ERP processes related to cost accounting, inventory transactions, production workflows, and financial reporting.

• Establish internal controls for ERP cost accounting modules.

• Develop documentation, procedures, and training materials for end-users.

• Automate manual processes and enhance reporting efficiency.

• Collaborate with Operations, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and FP&A teams.

• Provide financial insights for new product launches and manufacturing initiatives.

• Take part in capital expenditure analysis and decision-making for manufacturing investments.

• Present financial outcomes and recommendations to leadership.

• Enhance cost reporting, inventory controls, ERP initiatives, inventory KPIs, process efficiency, and cross-functional collaborations within the first year.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA or CMA certification is preferred.

• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in accounting.

• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.

• Background in high-growth and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.

• Proven experience in at least one complete ERP implementation or significant ERP upgrade.

• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, GAAP, and internal controls.

• Proficient in advanced Excel functions.

• Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Infor, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar platforms.

• Experience with business intelligence tools is advantageous.

• Strong analytical thinking abilities.

• A mindset oriented towards continuous improvement.

• Expertise in ERP systems.

• Ability to foster business partnerships.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Project management skills.

• Effective problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong communication skills.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• CPG operations experience is preferred.

• Experience in public companies or SOX compliance is a plus.

• Preferred experience in leading ERP implementations.

• Experience in developing financial dashboards and KPIs is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.