Senior Manager, Manufacturing Cost Advisory

Baker Tilly International; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 341,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Manager for the Industrial Advisory team to lead cost‑accounting and data analysis initiatives. You will oversee engagements on inventory costing, product costing, and manufacturing cost analyses, guiding ERP configurations and process improvements.

The role requires deep manufacturing cost knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to work with clients to drive practical, data‑driven outcomes. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience with cost accounting in manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory costing, BOMs, routings, and costing methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements on inventory costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Advise on cost-accounting processes and ERP configurations.
• Develop analyses of product profitability, variances, and material costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve cost reporting and controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory costing

Product costing

Bill of materials

Material flow

Data analysis

ERP costing

Manufacturing cost data

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Four-year degree

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle Finance

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking a Senior Manager for the Industrial Advisory team to lead cost‑accounting and data analysis initiatives. You will oversee engagements on inventory costing, product costing, and manufacturing cost analyses, guiding ERP configurations and process improvements.

The role requires deep manufacturing cost knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to work with clients to drive practical, data‑driven outcomes. Travel to client sites may be required.