What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Analyst position at EnviroTech Services?
A Little About Us
EnviroTech Services is committed to being the trusted partner that keeps roads safe and communities moving. Whether we are providing de-icing products to make winter travel safer or applying technology to reduce dust and improve travel on unpaved roads, our mission is to lead the industry with exceptional service and solutions that make a meaningful impact. We are dedicated to improving the environments in which our customers operate, supporting our business partners, and fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Every day, we strive to drive progress through environmentally responsible, fit-for-purpose products that address real-world challenges.
About Your Role
The Senior Cost Accountant is a key individual contributor responsible for maintaining cost accuracy, supporting operational and commercial decision-making, and providing financial insight across manufacturing and shared services operations. This role partners closely with Operations, Sales, and Finance leadership to ensure cost integrity, margin visibility, and data-driven decisions.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Assist with other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Assist with other duties as assigned.
Cost Structure Stewardship & Standard Cost Integrity
- Ensures the organization’s cost structure remains accurate, reliable, and aligned with GAAP by maintaining the integrity of standard costs and underlying drivers.
- Conduct annual and ad hoc cost rolls, incorporating changes in labor rates, overhead absorption, and material pricing.
- Analyze purchase price variances (PPV), manufacturing variances, and overhead spending variances; escalate and investigate root causes.
- Prepare detailed cost build-ups for new product introductions (NPI) and cost reduction initiatives.
Pricing Analysis & Development
- Build and maintain pricing models for products, services, and bundled solutions based on cost inputs, margin targets, and market intelligence.
- Apply approved pricing frameworks, discount structures, and escalation clauses to customer-specific proposals.
- Analyze historical pricing data, win rates, and competitive benchmarks to support continuous refinement of pricing strategy.
- Conduct margin and profitability analysis on submitted bids; flag exceptions that fall outside approved thresholds for management review.
- Support the development of list prices, contract price schedules, and volume-tiered pricing structures.
Operational & Financial Performance Analysis
- Partner with operations and procurement teams to understand drivers of cost change and identify savings opportunities.
- Build financial models to evaluate the cost impact of sourcing changes, volume shifts, and process improvements.
- Present findings and recommendations to senior finance and operational leadership.
Inventory Accuracy & Financial Alignment
- Provides independent oversight of inventory processes to ensure physical counts and system records remain aligned.
- Works closely with manufacturing and logistics teams to validate inventory levels, protect asset accuracy, and support reliable financial reporting outcomes.
Strategic Support for Planning, Budgeting & Month-End Close
- Plays a key role in financial planning cycles by supporting month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and pricing activities.
- Primary point of contact to ensure costs are accurately reflected in the budget and to closely coordinate with Sales on required pricing actions.
- Ensures operational leaders have clear, accurate financial information that supports informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Capital Project & Special Analysis Leadership
- Conducts feasibility studies and project evaluations to assess cost structure impacts, ROI potential, and alignment with organizational objectives.
- Supports capital budgeting by validating assumptions, ensuring compliance with policy, and enhancing the quality of investment decisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Cost Communication
- Primary point of contact for Sales on costing inquiries, providing insight into fixed versus variable cost impacts on margin to enable optimal business decisions.
- Serves as a strategic partner to plant management and cross-functional teams by translating cost data into meaningful insights.
- Educates stakeholders on cost drivers, financial impacts, and trends, strengthening understanding and accountability across the organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline required.
- Five years’ experience hands-on Costing/ Cost Accounting, Budgeting, and Financial Analysis
- Proficiency in Accounting Software and ERP systems with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail for variance analysis and cost monitoring
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory compliance
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or technology environment is a plus
- Outstanding Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Valid Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record MVR.
Salary : $100,000 - $125,000