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Job description
Senior Cost Accountant – High-Growth Manufacturing
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Salary: $100,000 – $120,000 base salary
Work Model: On-site | Arden Hills, MN
Responsibilities
Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
Analyze cost variances and partner with operations to identify root causes and corrective actions
Review inventory transactions, monitor reserves, and support cycle count processes
Support new product costing, pricing impact analysis, and "make vs. buy" evaluations
Prepare cost-related reporting packages and contribute to forecasting and budget support
Collaborate cross-functionally to improve costing processes, reporting accuracy, and inventory control
Assist with external audit preparation and compliance documentation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment with hands-on cost accounting responsibilities
Strong understanding of standard cost systems, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
ERP experience preferred (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.)
Excellent Excel and analytical skills with a mindset for continuous improvement
This is a newly created position within a high-growth, private equity–backed global manufacturing company that recently completed a successful carve-out from a larger organization. You’ll be part of a strategic finance buildout, working alongside leadership with a track record of scaling high-performing teams. You’ll have meaningful ownership of product costing, inventory analysis, and financial insights that directly impact decision-making. You’ll report into a collaborative leader who values development, autonomy, and practical innovation. The company is committed to building a world-class culture with opportunities for growth as the business expands globally.
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Worksite address
saint paul, MN, 55199, US
Who can apply
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