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Creative Financial Staffing

Creative Financial Staffing is hiring: Creative Financial Staffing | Cost Accoun

Creative Financial Staffing, Lake Forest, IL, United States


Senior Cost Accountant ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a leading manufacturer, and distributor. This client has a new permanent opportunity for a Cost Accountant. Company is very profitable, strongly growing year over year and has many long-term, high-profile customers. The Cost Accountant will provide guidance to leadership and be responsible for all cost-related functions such as cost variance analysis, labor, overhead and inventory analysis, reporting, and budgeting. This is a high profile, high visibility role that directly supports the CFO and the Controller. Responsibilities of the Senior Cost Accountant : Lead and be the subject matter expert for the Cost Accounting/Analysis function Assist with close, forecasting, budget and other cost/investment activities Provide Financial/Cost/KPI analysis to senior leadership for strategic decisions Sales and margin trends / forecasts Analysis by Customer and Product line Budgeting, materials, labor, and overhead analysis Inventory valuation analysis Support various groups with initiatives in cost reductions, margin enhancements and working capital improvements Assist with process and controls improvements Experience for the Senior Cost Accountant: Bachelors in accounting, finance, business or related Strong Cost Accounting/Analysis experience Advanced excel Strong business experience and ability to think strategically Excellent presentation skills, ability to explain financial results/impacts to all levels Strong ERP systems experience Why work here as Senior Cost Accountant: Company is very profitable Specialized, innovative products Heavy into research & development, engineering A lot of long-term upside, strong leadership team Opportunity to expand responsibilities, gain new experience Generous PTO