Strategic Manufacturing Cost Lead: Growth & Impact

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain standard costs, analyze variances, and support new product costing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cost systems and be proficient in Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic financial insights in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting.
• Strong understanding of standard cost systems and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze cost variances and partner with operations on corrective actions.
• Support new product costing and pricing impact analysis.

Skills

Cost analysis

Inventory monitoring

Excel proficiency

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)

Job description

A growing manufacturing firm in Arden Hills, MN is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to maintain standard costs, analyze variances, and support new product costing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of relevant experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of cost systems and be proficient in Excel. Join a dynamic team and contribute to strategic financial insights in a high-growth environment.