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Title: Cost Accountant/Financial Analysis
Location: Fully Remote
About the Role
A growing, global manufacturing organization in the medical and industrial products space is seeking a Cost Accountant / Financial Analyst to join its finance team.
This is a high-impact role supporting multiple U.S.-based manufacturing sites, focused on cost analysis, inventory management, financial reporting, and operational performance improvement. The position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys working cross-functionally with operations and wants to play a key role in driving business performance.
This opportunity offers strong visibility to leadership, exposure to plant-level operations, and long-term career growth within a stable and expanding organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and validate the cost of goods sold (COGS) as part of the month-end close
- Perform cost analysis and variance analysis across multiple manufacturing sites
- Establish and maintain standard costing for manufactured products
- Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts, including cycle counts and physical inventory audits
- Investigate and resolve inventory and cost discrepancies
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Prepare and deliver financial and operational KPI reports to leadership
- Analyze profitability, cost centers, and breakeven points across products and sites
- Provide insights and recommendations to leadership on cost efficiency and financial performance
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to improve processes
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost control and financial performance
- Assist with audit preparation and reporting requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 years of relevant finance/accounting experience (manufacturing environment preferred)
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and accountability
Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Exposure to standard costing and inventory-heavy environments
- Familiarity with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
- CPA or progress toward certification is a plus
What This Role Offers
- Fully remote work environment with strong collaboration across U.S. sites
- Competitive base compensation, 401(k) matching program
- Dnetal, health, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- High-visibility role supporting plant operations and leadership teams
- Opportunity to drive real impact on cost, efficiency, and profitability
- Clear path for career growth within finance and operations leadership
If you are interested in this position, please apply here or send your resume to matthew@mrrecruiter.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer Disclaimer
This organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.