Cost Accounting Lead: Inventory & Costing in CPG

Korn Ferry Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client in Chicago to hire a Cost Accountant who will partner with finance, manufacturing, production, and warehouse teams to strengthen standard costing, inventory accuracy, and cost accounting processes.

The role requires 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG sectors, with advanced Excel and ERP skills. You will help drive cost improvements and operate in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on with standard costing, BOMs, inventory accounting and manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of cost rolls, variance analysis, inventory reconciliation, and month-end accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Standard costing and BOM management, establishing and maintaining costs for items.
• Lead cost accounting activities: cost rolls, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and COGS reporting.
• Reconcile inventory across facilities and warehouses, investigate discrepancies and drive resolution.

Skills

Standard costing

BOM management

Inventory accounting

Manufacturing cost accounting

Cost rolls

Variance analysis

Inventory reconciliation

Month-end accounting

Excel

ERP systems

prioritization

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

3+ years of cost accounting experience

Manufacturing experience in food, beverage, or CPG

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Korn Ferry is partnering with our client in Chicago to hire a Cost Accountant who will partner with finance, manufacturing, production, and warehouse teams to strengthen standard costing, inventory accuracy, and cost accounting processes.

The role requires 3+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing, preferably in food, beverage, or CPG sectors, with advanced Excel and ERP skills. You will help drive cost improvements and operate in a fast-growing environment.