Senior Manager, Manufacturing Cost Advisory

Baker Tilly US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Manager to lead cost‑accounting and manufacturing cost analyses for clients in the manufacturing sector. You will oversee engagements, evaluate costing methodologies, and drive data-informed improvements across ERP systems and reporting processes.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP or Oracle Finance, plus CPA/CMA credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong cost accounting knowledge in manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing and improving cost accounting processes and methodologies.
• Ability to analyze data from ERP systems and translate into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements on inventory costing, product costing, and manufacturing cost analyses.
• Assess and improve cost-accounting methodologies, data controls, and reporting.
• Provide senior leadership to domestic content and cost-data components of engagements.
• Develop analyses of costs, variances, profitability, and material flow; guide client teams.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costing

Data analysis

ERP costing

Inventory costing

Leadership

Education

4-year degree in accounting/finance

CPA and/or CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle Finance

Job description

Baker Tilly US is seeking a Senior Manager to lead cost‑accounting and manufacturing cost analyses for clients in the manufacturing sector. You will oversee engagements, evaluate costing methodologies, and drive data-informed improvements across ERP systems and reporting processes.

Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in cost accounting, strong analytical skills, and experience with SAP or Oracle Finance, plus CPA/CMA credentials preferred.