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Senior Cost Analyst
Location: Houston, Texas
Schedule: Hybrid (2 remote days per week)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Cost Analyst to join a growing manufacturing organization in Houston, Texas. This role will play a key part in leading the implementation and optimization of a new costing system while partnering closely with plant operations and finance leadership to improve cost visibility, reporting accuracy, and operational performance.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, advanced analytical capabilities, and experience managing projects from initiation through implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and ongoing support of a manufacturing costing system within the ERP environment
- Partner with plant leadership to provide financial analysis and operational decision support
- Analyze manufacturing costs, variances, labor, overhead, and inventory trends to improve profitability and reporting accuracy
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
- Monitor and analyze work-in-process (WIP), production expenses, and operational performance metrics
- Develop and maintain costing standards and support annual and ad-hoc cost roll exercises
- Prepare financial reports, variance analysis, and ad-hoc reporting for leadership
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and finance teams to improve processes and drive efficiencies
- Assist with SOX compliance activities, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Influence stakeholders and support adoption of new costing processes and systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of manufacturing process costing, inventory, WIP, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with ERP systems such as JDE, Hyperion, or SmartView is highly preferred
- Proven ability to lead projects from start to finish
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Additional Information
- Hybrid work schedule available
- Limited domestic travel to manufacturing facilities may be required
- Opportunity for future leadership growth as the organization expands
Salary : $85,000 - $98,000