Senior Cost Accountant

Kar Nut Products Co•Madison Heights, MI

2d•$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Second Nature Brands is a rapidly growing, private-equity-backed consumer packaged goods company with a portfolio of iconic snack and treat brands, including Kar’s and Sanders, both proudly manufactured in Michigan. We are on a mission to scale the business from $500M to $1B in revenue over the next three years through a deliberate combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions. This growth agenda is supported by ongoing investment in our brands, operations, systems, and people. We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant for our Kar’s manufacturing facility in Madison Heights, Michigan. This role owns end-to-end manufacturing cost accounting for a complex manufacturing facility and serves as a key thought partner to plant leadership and the Plant Controller. This role operates with a high degree of independence and is a feeder role for future Plant Controller positions. This is a daily in-office role starting at $100,000.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5 - 8+ years of progressive manufacturing cost accounting experience
Deep experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
Advanced SAP S/4HANA Cloud experience required
Strong Excel and BI / analytics capability
Strong understanding of procurement, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing operations
Ability to operate independently in a complex plant environment

Nice To Haves

Food or CPG manufacturing experience
Complex or multi-plant manufacturing environment
PE-backed business experience

Responsibilities

Own and maintain standard costs (materials, labor, overhead) in SAP S/4HANA
Lead monthly manufacturing variance analysis with root-cause explanations
Lead month-end close for inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variances
Partner with Plant Leadership and Operations Finance to support decision-making
Lead annual standard cost roll-ups and cost governance
Support procurement on PPV, vendor pricing, and freight impacts
Lead capital project financial analysis and post-implementation reviews
Develop and deliver advanced operational and cost reporting using BI tools
Play a leadership role in budgeting, forecasting, and AOP processes
Ensure strong inventory controls including oversight of physical inventories
Mentor junior team members and serve as a successor candidate for Plant Controller
Provide product cost projection for R&D/Sales for potential new products/pack configurations
Review intercompany receivables to ensure proper balance across company codes/ERP’s
Analyze and validate warehouse and transportation costs