Manager of Inventory & Cost Accounting

The Manager of Inventory & Cost Accounting is a hands‑on finance leader responsible for all aspects of cost accounting, inventory analysis, and manufacturing financial insights across four Milwaukee-based facilities (manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and remanufacturing operations). This role builds and leads the cost accounting function, partners deeply with Operations, and develops the systems, processes, and discipline needed to strengthen margin transparency, inventory accuracy, and production costing.

This leader will manage and mentor the Cost Accountant while driving higher-level analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is both a builder and a doer—comfortable creating structure where needed and rolling up their sleeves to solve problems in real time.

About ETE REMAN

ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we’re still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together. 

Why Choose ETE REMAN?

The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.

ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We’re a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You’ll find opportunity here — if you’re ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.

The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You’ll help draw it. We’re growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.

Company Expectations

At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:

• Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
• Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
• Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
• Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
• Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
• Make continuous improvement a daily goal

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Cost Accounting Leadership

• Lead the cost accounting function, including oversight and mentorship of the Cost Accountant.
• Own and continuously improve standard costing methodologies, including annual cost roll, overhead rate updates, and BOM/BOR governance.
• Ensure accurate routing, labor, overhead, and material cost structures for all remanufactured products.
• Validate and monitor standard vs. actual cost performance; ensure root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Operations.

ventory Accounting & Controls

• Partner closely with Operations Leaders and the Inventory Control team to ensure accuracy across all inventory movements and reporting.
• Partner with Operations, who owns inventory control and cycle counting, to review results, validate financial impacts, and ensure accurate accounting for cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory reserves.
• Develop reporting that identifies aging, excess/obsolete exposure, scrap trends, and accuracy metrics across all facilities.

Manufacturing & Margin Analytics

• Deliver monthly gross margin reporting by product line, customer, location, and job.
• Provide insights on product profitability, cost drivers, and operational performance trends.
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, routings, or remanufacturing processes to determine cost impacts.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations leaders on new product launches, ensuring BOM accuracy, routing setup, cost estimates, and ongoing cost tracking.
• Support Engineering and Supply Chain with cost impact analysis for sourcing changes, design updates, and process improvements.
• Serve as finance’s primary partner to operations leadership for all cost and inventory matters.

Systems, Reporting, and Process Development

• Act as the finance owner of the Infor Syteline ERP cost and inventory modules.
• Develop scalable processes, reporting, and internal controls for a maturing manufacturing environment.
• Build automated dashboards and reporting capabilities (through Power BI Team) to support decision‑making and improve visibility.