Senior Cost Accountant

Litter-Robot

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Premium Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401K match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Generous paid time off

On-site gym with Peloton

Referral program

Job summary

Litter-Robot in Auburn Hills, Michigan, seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to drive financial performance within our manufacturing operations. The role involves rigorous cost accounting, analyzing labor and production efficiencies, and refining BOM accuracy.

Join our inventive team of pet enthusiasts dedicated to redefining feline living as we grow. You'll enjoy comprehensive benefits like premium health insurance, generous PTO, and a pet-friendly office environment that values different perspectives.

Qualifications

4+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, especially in manufacturing environments.
Strong cost accounting experience, including moving average and variance analysis.
Ability to analyze BOM and production cost structures.

Responsibilities

Drive plant financial performance through rigorous cost accounting.
Translate financial data into actionable insights.
Lead cost accounting activities and monitor inventory controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

ERP knowledge (SAP Business One)

Collaboration with operations

BOM and cost structure management

Education

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

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Whisker is redefining what it means to live with cats—designing intelligent systems that remove friction, elevate the everyday, and celebrate the quiet brilliance of feline companionship. Today, Litter‑Robot leads the category. Tomorrow, an entire ecosystem that expands what’s possible for cats and the people who love them. We believe the future is feline. And we’re imagining that future today.

We work onsite 4+ days a week with our team based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and Juneau, Wisconsin. Our team of 700+ passionate pet people thrives on collaboration, innovation, and the occasional office cameo from a four‑legged friend.

The Senior Cost Accountant will serve as a key business partner to Operations and Supply Chain, providing actionable insights that influence decision‑making and operational performance.

What You’ll Do

The Senior Cost Accountant is the key finance partner for Whisker’s manufacturing and supply chain operations, responsible for driving plant‑level financial performance through rigorous cost accounting, operational insight, and cross‑functional partnership. This role plays a critical part in improving profitability by analyzing labor and production efficiencies, managing bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, inventory integrity, and ensuring disciplined execution against profitability targets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Owns financial oversight of the Whisker Manufacturing assembly facility, including P&L, cost of goods sold (COGS), and inventory
Partners with the Senior Director of Plant Operations, Site Leaders, Supply Chain & Logistics to drive plant profitability and operational efficiency
Translates financial data into actionable insights to improve throughput, reduce waste, and optimize labor utilization
Leads all cost accounting activities, including landed cost, cost roll‑ups, and inventory valuation
Ensures accuracy and integrity of bills of materials (BOMs), routings, and cost structures for key products
Analyzes and explains cost variances (material, labor, overhead), and partners with operations to drive corrective actions
Oversees physical inventory processes, cycle counts, and inventory controls
Monitors and reports on production variances, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
Develops KPIs and dashboards focused on labor efficiency, scrap, yield, and overall production
Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction and process optimization
Leads the plant‑level budgeting and forecasting processes
Provides monthly financial reporting and analysis to corporate finance, including variance explanations
Supports strategic initiatives with financial modeling and ROI analysis
Maintains strong internal controls over inventory, manufacturing costs, and plant financial processes
Ensures compliance with corporate accounting policies and GAAP
Supports internal and external audit requirements
Performs additional responsibilities when required

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments
Strong cost accounting experience, including moving average, standard costing, and variance analysis
Proven ability to manage and analyze BOM and production cost structures
Experience partnering closely with operations leadership
Expert‑level ERP knowledge, preferably with SAP Business One
Experience implementing or improving cost accounting systems and processes
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fast‑paced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
A high degree of initiative, self‑motivation, and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Nice to Have

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Benefits & Purrks

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the “why”, and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives. Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow’s pet products—plus a whole lot of extras. You will also be provided with: