Cost Accounting Manager

F. Schumacher & Co.; Passaic (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Corporate Annual Profit Sharing

401K Plan

Dental Coverage

Medical Coverage

Prescription Drug Plan

Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account (HSA)

TELADOC

PTO

10 Company Holidays

Bereavement Leave

Life Insurance

FSA

STD

LTD

Parental Medical Leave

Child Bonding Leave

Employee Discount

Job summary

F. Schumacher & Co is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant to support financial and operational reporting for the Paramount Prints division. You will work closely with the factory floor and corporate finance to keep inventory accurate, clear RNV discrepancies, and support capital projects for the facility.

You’ll partner with the Director of Production Planning. Responsibilities include month-end close, journal entries, variance analysis, and GAAP-compliant reporting.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years in manufacturing or cost accounting
• Exposure to inventory and RNV processes
• Experience guiding or training others is a plus
• Solid working knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and goods receipt reconciliation
• ERP proficiency and strong Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Run month-end close for the division, including journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant statements
• Prepare variance analysis on standard costs and manufacturing efficiency
• Support inventory integrity, cycle counts, and RNV issue resolution
• Develop processes and controls; implement BOMs and time studies
• Collaborate with AR/AP to ensure timely transactional processing and internal controls

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory control

ERP systems

Excel

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA a plus

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers

About Schumacher

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home.” Schumacher designs and produces some of the world's most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next an appreciation for what’s come before, and a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention to detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with many showrooms both domestically and internationally. Our Competitive Advantage In The Industry Is People. Our Employees Are Our Most Valuable Asset. F. Schumacher & Co Is Deeply Anchored In Our Company Core Values ,which Are As Follows

• Preserve The Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Take Ownership & Accountability
• Be Solutions-Oriented
• Demonstrate Courage
• Practice Adaptability
• Embrace Collaboration

We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company.

About The Role

Schumacher & Co. is looking for an Assistant Plant Controller/Senior Cost Accountant to support financial and operational reporting for our Paramount Prints division. You'll work closely with the factory floor and corporate finance, helping keep inventory accurate, clearing RNV (Receipts Not Vouchered) discrepancies, and supporting capital projects for the facility. You'll work with the AR/AP associate day to day and partner with the Director of Production Planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Partnership: Work with the Director of Production Planning and the production team, providing analysis on throughput, labor utilization, and efficiency KPIs.
• Divisional Accounting & Reporting: Run the month-end close for the division, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and GAAP-compliant financial statements. Prepare variance analysis on standard costs and manufacturing efficiency.
• Inventory & RNV: Support the integrity of inventory. Perform cycle count reconciliations, help maintain raw material and finished goods valuation, and investigate and resolve RNV issues so the P&L reflects actual operating costs.
• Process Development: Develop processes and implement controls, such as running time studies and creating BOMs, giving management clearer visibility into production efficiency.
• Team Support: Work alongside the AR/AP associate to keep transactional processing timely and internal controls over cash and liabilities in good shape.
• CapEx Support: Help track Paramount Prints' capital projects, including budget monitoring, AFE tracking, asset capitalization, and post-completion reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4-6 years in manufacturing or cost accounting. Exposure to inventory and RNV processes. Experience guiding or training others is a plus.
• Technical Foundation: Solid working knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and goods receipt reconciliation.
• Systems: Working proficiency in an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and comfort tracing discrepancies within it. Strong Excel skills.
• Communication: Able to explain the numbers clearly to non-finance partners and build good working relationships on the production floor.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA or progress toward one is a plus.

Benefits Package

Your well-being is our top priority. Our benefits and total compensation are designed for the whole person, caring for both you and your family.

Wealth Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Corporate Annual Profit Sharing
• 401K Plan

Health Benefits

• Dental Coverage
• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• TELADOC

Other Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 Company Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Parental Medical Leave
• Child Bonding Leave
• Employee Discount

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law.