Strategic Cost Lead: Inventory & Margin Optimization

Neogen; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Neogen, based in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Lead Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting and inventory control across sites. You will analyze costs, drive cost reduction, and support audits.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 8 years of cost accounting experience, with SAP experience preferred. This role offers growth opportunities within a strong food safety diagnostics company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 8 years of cost accounting experience.
• SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting for multiple sites and supervise at least one direct report.
• Analyze costs, identify savings, and lead cost reduction projects.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and support SOX controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Neogen, based in Lansing, MI, is seeking a Lead Cost Accountant to manage cost accounting and inventory control across sites. You will analyze costs, drive cost reduction, and support audits.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 8 years of cost accounting experience, with SAP experience preferred. This role offers growth opportunities within a strong food safety diagnostics company.