Product Costing Consultant

Fluid Workforce Solutions•Dallas, TX

1d•Remote

About The Position

You'll lead the product costing function and turn it into a strategic driver of business performance. This role sits at the intersection of technical cost accounting and cross-functional partnership — you'll work with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to optimize costs, sharpen margin analysis, and inform pricing decisions. If you enjoy digging into complex costing scenarios and translating them into clear, actionable insights for leadership, this is your kind of role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
8+ years of progressive experience in product costing, cost accounting, or management accounting
Extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP CO (Controlling) with a focus on Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC)
Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods with a solid understanding of production processes and cost flows
Strong background in standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis
Demonstrated experience with month-end close, inventory valuation, and COGS calculations
Track record of leading costing system implementations or major enhancements
Expert-level knowledge of cost accounting methodologies (absorption costing, activity-based costing, etc.)
Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures — materials, labor, and overhead allocation
Proficiency in SAP CO-PC, SAP FI, and SAP MM integration
Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
Working knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS standards related to inventory and cost accounting
Financial modeling, data analytics, and reporting capabilities
System configuration and testing expertise
Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with sharp attention to detail
Ability to communicate complex costing concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders at all levels
Strategic thinking and business acumen — you connect costing insights to broader objectives
Proven collaboration across cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working independently and taking ownership in a remote setting
Change management skills to drive adoption of new processes and systems
Mentoring mindset with a focus on developing team capabilities

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA
CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional accounting certification
Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Material Ledger functionality
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement methodologies
Background in global, multi-entity organizations with complex transfer pricing
Consulting or Big 4 public accounting experience
Proficiency with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)
PMP certification or demonstrated project leadership experience
Experience with cost management in regulated industries
Exposure to automation and RPA applications in finance

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end product costing processes including standard cost development, cost roll-ups, and variance analysis
Configure and maintain product costing functionality within the organization's ERP system
Develop and implement cost accounting policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with regulatory requirements
Conduct detailed cost analysis across materials, labor, overhead allocation, and manufacturing variances
Support month-end and year-end close activities related to inventory valuation and cost of goods sold
Analyze and reconcile manufacturing variances (price, usage, volume, efficiency) and deliver actionable insights
Support transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and multi-entity costing scenarios
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS) and internal control requirements
Collaborate with external auditors on inventory and cost accounting matters
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams to identify cost drivers and reduction opportunities
Provide costing expertise for new product launches, product transitions, and make-vs-buy decisions
Build and maintain cost models, reporting dashboards, and planning tools
Deliver margin, profitability, and pricing analysis to support executive decision-making
Lead system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements for product costing functionality
Drive adoption of standardized processes and best practices across the organization
Leverage automation to improve the efficiency and accuracy of costing workflows
Train and mentor finance team members and business stakeholders on costing methodologies