Senior Manufacturing Cost & Operations Analyst

CFS; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to drive plant operations finance, inventory management, and cost analysis. This role partners with operations leadership to boost costing accuracy and drive efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include standard costing maintenance, variance analysis, month-end close support, and collaboration on cost reduction initiatives. A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset is essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation and standard costing methodologies.
• Experience partnering with operations teams in a plant environment.
• ERP experience and strong Excel skills required.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Process improvement and systems mindset preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and analyze standard costing, inventory valuation, labor, and overhead allocations.
• Investigate variances to improve product costing accuracy.
• Support month-end close and operational finance reporting.
• Review BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Lead inventory-related processes including cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Assist with margin analysis and ad hoc financial analyses.
• Partner with operations leadership on cost reduction initiatives.
• Support audits, internal controls, and system/process enhancements.

Skills

Excel

Process improvement

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CFS is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to drive plant operations finance, inventory management, and cost analysis. This role partners with operations leadership to boost costing accuracy and drive efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities include standard costing maintenance, variance analysis, month-end close support, and collaboration on cost reduction initiatives. A hands-on, detail-oriented mindset is essential in this fast-paced environment.