Cost Accountant

Broan-NuTone•Hartford, WI

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Cost Accountant is a member of Broan-NuTone’s Accounting & Finance team, supporting manufacturing operations through cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial analysis, and operational reporting. The role partners with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to maintain the integrity of product costs, inventory balances, and manufacturing performance metrics. Reporting to the US Controller, the Cost Accountant maintains standard costs, analyzes manufacturing variances, supports inventory controls and month-end close activities, and provides financial insights to support operational efficiency and profitability. The position also identifies cost-saving opportunities, improves financial processes, and supports strategic decision-making across manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
At least 3 years of accounting experience; manufacturing or cost accounting experience is preferred.
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing methodologies, and U.S. GAAP.
Experience analyzing manufacturing variances and inventory transactions.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
ERP experience required.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with finance and operations teams.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process optimization.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
Experience with manufacturing ERP systems.
Power BI or other business intelligence reporting tools.
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification or progress toward certification.
Experience supporting multiple manufacturing facilities.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience with inventory controls, cycle counting, and physical inventory management.

Responsibilities

Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
Analyze monthly manufacturing variances, including labor, material usage, purchase price, production efficiency, and overhead absorption variances.
Partner with operations leadership to understand manufacturing performance and identify cost reduction opportunities.
Support annual cost roll processes and ongoing product cost updates.
Analyze production and inventory transactions to ensure costing accuracy.
Develop and maintain cost reporting and key manufacturing performance metrics.
Ensure accurate inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Reconcile inventory accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.
Analyze inventory reserves, obsolete inventory, and slow-moving inventory trends.
Support internal controls related to inventory and manufacturing transactions.
Prepare and post cost accounting journal entries.
Complete account reconciliations related to inventory, cost of goods sold, manufacturing labor, and overhead accounts.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Assist with external audits and provide supporting schedules related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
Ensure financial reporting compliance and data integrity.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting capabilities.
Support system enhancements and cost accounting best practices.
Participate in special projects, financial analyses, and business initiatives as needed.