Senior Cost Analyst

Frederick Fox; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederick Fox seeks a seasoned cost accountant to support manufacturing operations with cost analysis, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and performance insights. The role partners with production, procurement, operations, and finance to improve profitability and efficiency, including month-end close, COGS reconciliations, and variance analysis.

CPA/CMA preferred; 5+ years of experience required. You will drive cost-control initiatives and collaborate across functions to strengthen

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred).
• 5+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs and identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform inventory valuation, costing reviews, and support inventory control with supply chain.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with cost and operational insights.
• Prepare month-end close entries, COGS reconciliations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to drive cost-control, productivity, and profitability initiatives.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects improving financial processes, reporting, and controls.
• Provide documentation and analysis for internal/external audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Visibility ERP

Job description

Mid size industry is looking for an ideal candidate who will support manufacturing operations through expert cost analysis, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and performance insights. Partner with production, procurement, operations, and finance to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze manufacturing costs (material, labor, overhead) and identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
• Perform inventory valuation, costing reviews, and support inventory control with supply chain.
• Support budgeting and forecasting with cost and operational insights.
• Prepare month‑end close entries, COGS reconciliations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Partner with operations to drive cost‑control, productivity, and profitability initiatives.
• Contribute to cross‑functional projects improving financial processes, reporting, and controls.
• Provide documentation and analysis for internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 5+ years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing operations, and ERP systems (Visibility a plus).
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment and partner effectively with operational leaders.