Senior Cost Accountant - High Growth Mfg. Company

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain standard costs, analyze variances, and support new product costing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cost systems and be proficient in Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic financial insights in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of standard cost systems and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze cost variances and partner with operations on corrective actions.
• Support new product costing and pricing impact analysis.

Skills

Cost analysis

Inventory monitoring

Excel proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

Senior Cost Accountant – High-Growth Manufacturing

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Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 base salary

Work Model: On-site | Arden Hills, MN

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
• Analyze cost variances and partner with operations to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Review inventory transactions, monitor reserves, and support cycle count processes
• Support new product costing, pricing impact analysis, and "make vs. buy" evaluations
• Prepare cost-related reporting packages and contribute to forecasting and budget support
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve costing processes, reporting accuracy, and inventory control
• Assist with external audit preparation and compliance documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on cost accounting responsibilities
• Strong understanding of standard cost systems, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
• Excellent Excel and analytical skills with a mindset for continuous improvement

This is a newly created position within a high-growth, private equity–backed global manufacturing company that recently completed a successful carve-out from a larger organization. You’ll be part of a strategic finance buildout, working alongside leadership with a track record of scaling high-performing teams. You’ll have meaningful ownership of product costing, inventory analysis, and financial insights that directly impact decision-making. You’ll report into a collaborative leader who values development, autonomy, and practical innovation. The company is committed to building a world-class culture with opportunities for growth as the business expands globally.