Cost Analyst

Watkins Wellness; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 56,900 - 89,320; Full time

Job summary

Watkins Wellness seeks a Cost Analyst to support its Plant Operations and Finance teams in Novi, Michigan. In this hybrid role, you will engage in cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational reporting to achieve business objectives.

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3 years of cost accounting experience are required. Advanced Excel skills are essential, with a preference for CPA or MBA candidates. This position provides an opportunity to influence budgeting, variance analysis, and decision-making processes.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in cost accounting.
• Prior experience with close processes.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all areas of the operations budgeting process.
• Collaborates to support the annual standard cost calculation process.
• Analyzes key financial and operational metrics to identify risks.
• Works with Supply Chain to ensure proper accounting.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Job description

## Cost AnalystApplylocations: US - Michigan - Novitime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ53602**Craft Your Career with BrassCraft Manufacturing Company!****POSITION SUMMARY:**The Cost Analyst supports BrassCraft’s Plant Operations and Finance teams by providing cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational reporting support to help achieve business objectives. This role partners cross-functionally to support budgeting, standard costing, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close activities. The position plays a key role in maintaining accurate product costs, supporting the annual cost roll process, and providing financial insights that support informed decision-making.This is a hybrid position based out of Novi, MI.**PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Assists with all areas of the operations budgeting process, including creating and populating budget templates and reports.* Collaborates cross-functionally to support the annual standard cost calculation process, including gathering and validating material, labor, and overhead cost inputs.* Supports and coordinates the execution of the annual cost roll process to ensure standards are accurately calculated, maintained, and uploaded within company systems.* Evaluates and recommends changes in the company’s cost structure, as appropriate.* Monitors, researches, and provides recommendations related to manufacturing variances, purchase price variances (PPV), and other cost drivers* Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Procurement to gather cost inputs and evaluate the financial impact of product, process, and supplier changes.* Assists with analysis and review of manufacturing operations, including production output, productivity, manufacturing variances, inventory impacts, and other cost-related metrics.* Compiles and analyzes financial reports to identify trends, variances, and inventory-related impacts, and cost improvement opportunities.* Analyzes key financial and operational metrics to identify risks, trends, and opportunities to support cost visibility and informed decision-making across Operations and Finance.* Works with Supply Chain to ensure proper accounting and reporting of E&O and reserves.* Assists with implementation, monitoring, performance, and testing of internal controls.* Works with the Operations Controller to prepare and research operations-related journal entries for month-end close.* Support ad-hoc projects and analyses as needed**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field* 3 years of experience in cost accounting* Prior experience with close processes* Advanced Excel skills**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** CPA or MBA* Prior experience in a manufacturing environment**COMPETENCIES:*** Excellent problem solving, issue identification, and analytical skills* Critical thinker who enjoys working as part of collaborative team* Ability to manage multiple projects of differing scale, complexity, and duration* Desire and willingness to learn new tools, techniques, concepts, and methodologies* Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts to non‐finance partners* Solid understanding of manufacturing cost accounting principles, including standard costing, labor and overhead analysis, material usage variances, and cost roll‐upsABOUT USBrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 80 years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft and Plumbshop## Company: BrassCraft ManufacturingShift 1 (United States of America)### ### Full time### ### Hiring Range: $56,900.00 - $89,320.00 USD### ### Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.*Brasscraft* *(the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we* *strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position**. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.**Brasscraft is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.**E-Verify Participation Poster:*English & Spanish*E-verify Right to Work Poster: English, Spanish*### About Us**Brasscraft Manufacturing Company** is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service and repair parts, and drain cleaning and plumbing hand tools for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, Brasscraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. Brasscraft has set the plumbing standard for 70 years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft, Plumbshop, and Cobra.