Senior Cost Accountant
About The Position
We are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant in our Lansing, Michigan facility to support a fast-paced, high-growth operation. This role will provide financial oversight, deliver analytical insights, manage inventory controls and serve as a key business partner to the manufacturing team. The successful candidate will serve as the site financial leader and be an integral part of a high-energy, entrepreneurial business. As with any high-growth business, this position requires someone who thrives in a culture of rapid change and one where the solution or process will rarely be clearly defined in advance. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented and intellectually curious, with a strong work ethic and a collaborative, team-first mindset. They can operate effectively under pressure, demonstrate sound judgment and a willingness to take calculated risks, and maintain an openness to continuous learning and professional development.
Requirements
- 8+ Years in Finance/Accounting roles of progressive experience
- Experience in Manufacturing Finance/ Cost Accounting
- Comfortable with data and ERP systems
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Prior Site Finance Lead Experience
Responsibilities
- Cost accounting variance analysis and maintenance
- Promote deeper understanding of cost drivers across the team; recommend actions to drive profitability
- Develop cost models, reports and dashboards to provide insights on production efficiency to senior management
- Operational performance reporting & analysis
- Forecasting & budgeting
- Inventory control procedures & Reconciliation
- Managing discretionary spending to ensure targets are achieved
- Month-end / year-end financial close procedures & reporting
- Business case development
- Calculate New Product Development costing assumptions
- Demonstrated understanding of US GAAP
- Ad-Hoc financial analysis & reporting, including providing requested data analysis to Executive Leadership Team
- Strong communication skills, both written & verbal
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
