Cost Accounting Manager (on-site)

Nestlé S.A.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 126,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Cost Accounting Manager to serve as a key finance partner, driving cost performance and efficiency across the factory. You will lead a high-performing team, leverage NAS standards, and provide strategic decision support to curb costs while aligning with long-term business objectives.

The role is fully onsite at the Schaumburg facility, requiring strong leadership, process discipline, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable savings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience including FP&A and reporting.
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams and managing cross-functional projects.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word).

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the cost accounting team, aligning resources to drive cost savings via Lean methodologies.
• Identify and validate cost reduction opportunities and provide financial insights for decisions.
• Monitor CAPEX spending and capitalizations with Engineering for accountability.
• Oversee month-end close, actuals, and forecasting with accuracy and compliance.
• Lead budgeting and planning, including forecasts and scenarios.
• Coach and succession-plan team members using TPMS tools.
• Deliver savings targets and develop Finance as business partners in reviews.
• Ensure compliance with Nestlé financial policies and costing requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office

Financial systems

Job description

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Position Summary:

The Cost Accounting Manager serves as a key finance business partner to the Factory Controller and leadership team, driving financial performance through accurate costing, insightful analysis, and strategic decision support. This role helps identify opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with financial standards and Nestlé Accounting Standards (NAS). The Cost Accounting Manager also develops and leads a high‑performing team, leveraging data, analysis, and Nestlé tools to deliver sustainable cost savings and support the factory's long‑term business objectives.

This is a fully onsite position based at our Schaumburg, IL manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the cost accounting team, assigning resources to cross‑functional initiatives that drive cost savings through Nestlé Continuous Excellence (NCE) and Lean methodologies
• Identify and validate cost reduction opportunities, challenge assumptions, and provide financial insights to support operational decision‑making and efficiency improvements
• Partner with Engineering to monitor CAPEX spending, support capitalizations, and ensure financial accountability for capital projects
• Oversee month‑end close, actuals reporting, and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with Nestlé financial, accounting, and costing standards
• Lead the factory budgeting and planning process, including forecasts, scenario analyses, and new product costing
• Coach, develop, and succession‑plan team members using TPMS tools to build a high‑performing finance organization
• Provide financial transparency and impact assessments to support major operational and strategic decisions
• Deliver savings targets by driving, supporting, and validating factory cost improvement initiatives
• Develop the Finance team as influential business partners and leaders in operational reviews and continuous improvement projects
• Ensure compliance with all Nestlé financial policies, accounting standards, and costing requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive finance experience, including financial planning, analysis, reporting, and business partnership responsibilities
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word
• Proficiency in financial planning and accounting systems
• Team leadership experience, including direct and indirect reporting relationships; supervisory experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong planning, prioritization, and project management capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision
• Well‑developed verbal, written, and presentation skills

Salary:$125,923.05 to$153,200.00 per year

Bonus Eligibility:Yes

Thepay rangeprovided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at https://www.nestlejobs.com/nestle-in-the-us-benefits

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.