Cost Specialist

This role works across multiple departments to gather, analyze, and present cost studies for new and current business, while ensuring organizational standards are met. It operates in a fast-paced environment and requires regular presentations to senior leadership regionally and globally. The candidate must work well independently and in teams, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and handle a variable schedule that may include early or late meetings with short notice. Key skills include cost/business analysis, cost accounting, cost and price analysis, cost rationalization and reduction, due diligence, communication, risk management, teamwork, and time management.

Responsibilities:

• Develop quotations for existing & new business following established processes/standards.
• Coordinate costing activities among multiple departments to meet Customer deadlines.
• Share responsibility with the Sales Team for organizing Cost Evaluation (CE) and Offer Decision (OD) meetings based on Organizational requirements
• Responsible for preparation and maintenance of CEF (profit check) data as needed/required for phase gate transition.
• Prepare & submit job activities report to direct management as requested.
• Contribute to Team effort to kaizen/streamline Cost Planning related processes.
• Must support several high-level meetings that require off/evening hours on many occasions.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous costing experience is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particularly strong demonstrated capability with Excel.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with extraordinary attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in and flourish in a remote work environment.
• Note: Training will be provided in a hybrid/remote & in-person

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting related field preferred. Equivalent work experience will be considered.

Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Accounting/Finance; Cost Accounting, or fields related to Product Manufacturing or Engineering.

Job level determined by various factors such as organization size, responsibility, career stage, and capabilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working conditions:

Physical Demands: Required to sit or stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Travel: Domestic and international travel may be required.