Sr. Accountant/Controller

Senior Cost Accountant / Senior Accountant (Controller-Track)Manufacturing | Fully OnsiteContract to hireA manufacturing organization is seeking a senior-level Cost Accountant / Senior Accountant to lead cost and operational accounting while partnering with leadership on financial strategy, metrics, and margin improvement. This role has clear Controller-track visibility and oversees a small accounting team.

Key ResponsibilitiesOwn cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuationLead the annual budget and financial planning processes; support forecasting and strategic analysisDrive margin analysis and cost transparency; partner with operations to improve profitabilityDevelop and monitor key manufacturing KPIs and performance metricsOversee month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reportingSupervise, mentor, and review work of an accounting team