Senior Cost Analyst

Rapid Resource Recruiters; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a skilled finance professional in Milwaukee, WI, to focus on cost management and analysis. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with CPA preferred. Candidates should have 2-7 years of experience in finance, particularly in manufacturing, and be proficient in integrated operating systems. A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail are essential for driving improvements in cost estimation processes.

Qualifications

• Two (2) to seven (7) years’ experience in accounting or finance; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, bill of materials, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Compare actual to standard costs; perform analysis on variances; update bill of materials (BOMs).
• Prepare/review cost estimates of new or proposed changes to products.
• Develop and implement procedures for establishing product cost and controls.

Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Strong written, verbal and presentation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA designation

Tools

Integrated operating systems (XA, SAP, GP Dynamics)

Job description

Compare actual to standard costs; perform analysis on variances; update bill of materials (BOMs)

• Prepare/review cost estimates of new or proposed changes (engineering change notices) to products to establish or validate selling prices
• Partner with program managers, engineering, procurement & plants to develop BOMs
• Design and implement procedures for establishing product cost and controls
• Prepare project-based cost, profitability and inventory analyses for plant and senior management
• Responsible for standard cost management and review including annual standard cost roll, material costing, freight capitalization, intercompany costing and facility labor/overhead rate reviews
• Develop and implement reports, tools and processes to drive system cost data reliability
• Develop and implement a standard cost estimation tool to drive improvement in quoting process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA designation preferred
• Two (2) to seven (7) years’ experience in accounting or finance; manufacturing experience preferred
• Integrated operating system (i.e. XA, SAP, GP Dynamics) experience with its financial package
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, bill of materials, and inventory
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to adjust to new, different, or changing requirements while conveying a sense of urgency
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner