Cost Accounting Leader

The Cost Accounting Manager will lead product costing processes, including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and profitability analysis across a large-scale, multi-site production network. This individual will play a critical role in the implementation and ongoing optimization of Oracle Fusion’s costing capabilities, ensuring accurate cost tracking and reporting.

This role partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, and Operations to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making, while helping build scalable costing processes in a highly complex and evolving environment.

Worksite Location: This hybrid position is based in Sleepy Eye, MN. On-site work is expected approximately three days per week.

Salary Range: $115-125k/yr. base salary (flexible based on experience)

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid holidays, and employee assistance program (EAP).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Manage product costing processes, including inventory valuation, COGS, and profitability reporting
• Support implementation and ongoing management of Oracle Fusion costing systems
• Maintain cost standards, cost elements, and system configurations across a multi-site production environment
• Monitor and analyze production costs including labor, materials, and overhead; perform variance analysis (actual vs. standard)
• Track and ensure proper closeout of work orders to maintain accurate cost data
• Partner with Accounting, FP&A, and Operations to deliver actionable financial insights and recommendations
• Identify cost drivers and opportunities to improve cost accuracy and operational performance
• Support financial close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve data integrity and costing methodologies
• Contribute to building scalable costing processes and supporting future team growth
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
• Experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, or product costing
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate financial insights effectively
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working with ERP systems
  
  

About Versique

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