Senior Manager, Manufacturing Cost & Inventory Advisory

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

Job summary

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Senior Manager for Industrial Advisory to lead inventory costing and cost‑accounting engagements for manufacturing and distribution clients. You will guide engagements, develop cost‑modeling analyses, and collaborate with ERP teams to deliver actionable insights.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cost data work, client leadership, and team development, with travel as needed and growth opportunities within Baker Tilly's expanding practice.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree required or equivalent professional experience.
• CPA and/or CMA certifications preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements involving inventory costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Oversee cost‑accounting methodologies, data flows, and ERP configurations.
• Provide senior leadership for cost‑accounting and data components of engagements.
• Coach and develop junior staff and contribute to practice development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Leadership

Education

4‑year degree

Accounting/Finance degree

CPA

CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle Finance

Inventory Management Platforms

Job description

Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP is seeking a Senior Manager for Industrial Advisory to lead inventory costing and cost‑accounting engagements for manufacturing and distribution clients. You will guide engagements, develop cost‑modeling analyses, and collaborate with ERP teams to deliver actionable insights.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cost data work, client leadership, and team development, with travel as needed and growth opportunities within Baker Tilly's expanding practice.