Senior Manufacturing Cost Accountant & Finance Lead

Plansee Group; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plansee USA LLC seeks a Finance & Controlling professional in Franklin, USA to lead local finance activities, coordinate closes, and support annual audits. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Sales to optimize cost, inventory, and capital expenditures.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, 5–7 years in accounting within manufacturing, and SAP FI/CO experience. Base compensation is 80–100k annually with bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (or equivalent).
• 5–7 years in accounting, preferably manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting methods.
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP FI/CO preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office; advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing environment.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage local Finance & Controlling activities and interface with PGF.
• Support site management with budgets, forecasts, and reporting.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
• Oversee audits and interactions with authorities.
• Prepare quarterly P&L forecasts and explain deviations.
• Support external audit processes and schedules.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances.
• Identify root causes of cost variances and drive corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate product costing and profitability insights.
• Monitor inventory levels and valuation; advise reserves.
• Track capital expenditure and project spending; coordinate closings.
• Collaborate across departments to improve performance.
• Support additional finance, operations, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Multitasking

Communication skills

Independent yet team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

SAP FI/CO

MS Office

Job description

Plansee USA LLC seeks a Finance & Controlling professional in Franklin, USA to lead local finance activities, coordinate closes, and support annual audits. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and Sales to optimize cost, inventory, and capital expenditures.

The role requires GAAP knowledge, 5–7 years in accounting within manufacturing, and SAP FI/CO experience. Base compensation is 80–100k annually with bonus eligibility.