Sr. Cost Accountant Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is partnering with a growing company in the Michiana area to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager in an in-office role.

The incumbent will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and deliver insights that drive profitability while mentoring staff and implementing process improvements. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and collaboration across production, purchasing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive cost accounting or manufacturing accounting, with supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills in variance analysis, product costing and inventory accounting.
• Experience with major ERP systems and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication of cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including inventory cost reconciliation.
• Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and propose corrective actions.
• Oversee COGS reporting, product costing, and margin analysis.
• Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations.
• Develop internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations.
• Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize costs.
• Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Cost accounting

Variance analysis

Product costing

Inventory accounting

Leadership / supervision

Financial data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Sr. Cost Accountant Manager – South Bend, IN
Salary: $95,000 ‒ $115,000 annually

About the Company and Sr. Cost Accountant Manager Opportunity:

• CFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager
• This Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability
• The right Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will excel in a leadership role, enjoy mentoring cost accounting staff, and be hands-on with financial data and process improvements
• Position is fully in-office in Niles, MI Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Duties of the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:

• Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including materials, labor, overhead, and inventory cost reconciliation
• Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and recommend corrective actions
• Oversee cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, product costing, and margin analysis
• Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations
• Develop and maintain internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations
• Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize cost structure and cost flows
• Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff; ensure consistency and accuracy of cost accounting practices

Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive cost accounting / manufacturing accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities
• Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in variance analysis, product costing, inventory accounting
• Experience using major ERP or cost accounting systems; strong Excel skills mandatory
• Excellent communication skills; able to present cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams