Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
At Hydromotion, we don't just manufacture products—we solve complex engineering challenges for customers around the world. Behind every product, every process improvement, and every business decision is data that helps us understand where we've been and where we're going. We're looking for a Senior Cost Accountant who enjoys digging into the details, understanding the story behind the numbers, and partnering with leaders to drive better business decisions. This role is more than month-end close and financial reporting. You'll serve as a key business partner to Operations, Engineering, and Leadership while helping shape the financial performance of the organization. If you enjoy connecting financial results to operational reality, we'd love to talk with you.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Minimum of 4 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to research and apply accounting guidance appropriately
- Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, product costing, and financial analysis
- Oracle experience strongly preferred; experience with large-scale ERP systems required
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to build strong partnerships across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Commercial, and Leadership teams
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of manufacturing operations and profitability drivers
- High level of accountability, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with Operations leadership to analyze business performance and profitability
- Identify trends, opportunities, and risks impacting margins and operational performance
- Develop reporting and analysis that supports data-driven decision making
- Help prioritize improvement opportunities across the business
- Maintain the standard cost system
- Analyze product costs, margins, and inventory valuation
- Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory
- Manage inventory reconciliations and excess/obsolete reserve calculations
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations
- Support audits and compliance requirements
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial discipline
- Partner with leaders across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Commercial teams
- Support capital investment analysis and justification reviews
- Drive alignment toward business and financial goals
- Help improve processes, reporting, and overall business performance
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
