Senior Cost Accountant — Multi-ERP & Cost Analytics

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Training and development

Job summary

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks a Senior Cost Accountant for Fortify Building Solutions. You will manage month-end close across multiple ERPs, analyze cost and inventory activity, and prepare financial reports under US GAAP.

Reporting to the Fortify Senior Accounting Manager, you will drive process improvements, support audits, and provide insights to guide profitability and strategic decisions. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA preferred, CPA or CMA certification a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Oracle R12, NetSuite, JDE, Epicor) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting methods, variance analysis, and GAAP/SOX.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee daily general ledger activities across multiple ERPs.
• Maintain and analyze cost and inventory activity; generate reports.
• Prepare and review journal entries per GAAP.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and provide support.
• Assist with cost reports, variance analysis, and updates.
• Drive process improvements and system efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

MBA preferred

CPA or CMA a plus

Tools

Oracle R12

NetSuite

JDE

Epicor

Job description

Cornerstone Building Brands seeks a Senior Cost Accountant for Fortify Building Solutions. You will manage month-end close across multiple ERPs, analyze cost and inventory activity, and prepare financial reports under US GAAP.

Reporting to the Fortify Senior Accounting Manager, you will drive process improvements, support audits, and provide insights to guide profitability and strategic decisions. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.