Manufacturing Cost Analyst - FMCG Operations

Drylock Technologies Ltd.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid holidays and vacation

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Drylock Technologies Ltd. in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant who partners with Production and Supply Chain to turn cost data into actionable insights.

The role spans standard costing maintenance, variance analysis, and monthly/yearly close activities. Travel between Eau Claire and Reidsville, NC is required; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaboration across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in cost accounting, manufacturing accounting, or plant finance in an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual production results against standard costs and budgets.
• Review manufacturing master data affecting product costs and coordinate corrections with the responsible operational teams.
• Prepare monthly manufacturing reporting and support month-end and year-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Facilitate regular manufacturing performance reviews with Production and Supply Chain, identify root causes of variances, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Maintain finished goods standard costing and inventory valuation, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Perform obsolete inventory reviews and maintain related inventory reserves.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support capitalization, depreciation, and reporting of capital expenditure including IFRS16 leases.
• Support the annual budgeting process and internal controls related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and fixed assets.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Drylock Technologies Ltd. in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Cost Accountant who partners with Production and Supply Chain to turn cost data into actionable insights.

The role spans standard costing maintenance, variance analysis, and monthly/yearly close activities. Travel between Eau Claire and Reidsville, NC is required; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential for collaboration across finance and operations.