Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 120k/year - Janesville, WI

Cost Accounting Manager

• Manufacturing
• Base Salary to 120k/year
• Janesville, WI Our client, a well-established manufacturer within the industrial products sector, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to support plant-level financial operations at their Janesville, WI facility.

This role will lead cost accounting functions in a manufacturing environment, partnering closely with operations to drive cost visibility, inventory accuracy, and production efficiency. This is an onsite position with relocation assistance available.

Responsibilities:

Lead cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation Own and maintain standard cost systems , including updates to bills of materials (BOMs) and production routings Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities Partner directly with plant operations leadership to improve cost control and operational performance Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes , including ERP-driven cost accounting close (SAP environment) Monitor and report on key plant KPIs , including production efficiency, scrap, and yield Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost projections and operational planning Ensure accuracy of inventory accounting , including cycle counts and physical inventory processes Provide detailed analysis of production variances and operational discrepancies Support internal and external audits by preparing financial data and documentation Supervise and develop accounting staff

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment Hands-on experience with: Standard costing Variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) Inventory accounting and controls Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment (costing, inventory, or production-related modules) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis Prior experience leading or supervising accounting staff Ability to work onsite in Janesville, WI (relocation assistance available) Experience with SAP modules such as CO (Controlling), FI (Financial Accounting), MM (Materials Management), or PP (Production Planning) Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools Experience supporting plant-level accounting or manufacturing operations finance

Compensation:

Base salary in the 100k

• 120k/year range Bonus eligibility Comprehensive benefits package Relocation assistance available #INDALL