Senior Cost Analyst

AMBRION; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Job summary

AMBRION in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Cost Analyst to help build cost processes, establish controls, and take ownership of product costing, inventory, and variance analysis. You will work with Finance leadership and Operations to identify efficiencies and improve reporting, shaping the cost accounting function as the business undergoes change.

The role requires a strong manufacturing cost accounting background, a hands-on approach, and the ability to implement systems and models that support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee periodic inventory closing to balance ledgers.
• Create journal entries, asset valuations, and physical stock reconciliations.
• Deliver operational expenditure reports, inventory schedules, and production variance analyses.
• Examine supply network metrics to uncover cost-reduction opportunities and efficiencies.
• Track asset availability against demand models and replenishment projections.
• Advance working capital reduction strategies and inventory optimization.
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate divisional performance and control costs.
• Produce custom financial models and exploratory analyses for commercial leads.
• Facilitate audit sample collection and compliance reviews.
• Document baseline unit costs, historical benchmarks, and expected expenditure data.
• Run valuation updates in business systems and explain price fluctuations.
• Synthesize multi-period expense movements to guide senior executive planning decisions.
• Implement operational system integrations, analytical tools, and automated workflow enhancements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Cost Analyst to join an $80M, PE-backed global manufacturer going through significant change and transformation. With no formal cost accounting function currently in place, you'll have the opportunity to help build processes, establish controls, and take ownership of product costing, inventory, and variance analysis. You'll work closely with Finance leadership and partner directly with Operations to identify efficiencies, improve reporting, and make a meaningful impact on the business. They're looking for someone with a strong manufacturing cost accounting background who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, figuring things out, and building something rather than stepping into an established playbook.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee periodic inventory closing schedules to ensure accurate ledger balancing
• Create journal entries, asset valuations, and physical stock reconciliations
• Deliver operational expenditure reports, inventory schedules, and production variance analyses
• Examine supply network metrics to uncover cost-reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Track asset availability against demand models and replenishment projections
• Advance working capital reduction strategies and inventory optimization initiatives
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate divisional performance and control costs
• Produce custom financial models and exploratory analyses for commercial business leads
• Facilitate audit sample collection and compliance reviews for assurance partners
• Document baseline unit costs, historical standard benchmarks, and expected expenditure data
• Run standardized valuation updates in business systems and explain price fluctuations
• Synthesize multi-period expense movements to guide senior executive planning decisions
• Implement operational system integrations, analytical tools, and automated workflow enhancements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $90,000–$100,000
• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including: Medical Insurance

Actual base salary will be determined based on an individual's experience, skills, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

This role is based in the Twin Cities. Applicants must currently reside in Minnesota or are planning to relocate to Minnesota in the near future.