Cost Accounting Manager Manufacturing Base Salary to 120kyear Janesville WI

Cost Accounting Manager - Manufacturing - Base Salary to 120k/year - Janesville, WIOur 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 valuationOwn and maintain standard cost systems, including updates to bills of materials (BOMs) and production routingsAnalyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunitiesPartner directly with plant operations leadership to improve cost control and operational performanceSupport 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 yieldSupport budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost projections and operational planningEnsure accuracy of inventory accounting, including cycle counts and physical inventory processesProvide detailed analysis of production variances and operational discrepanciesSupport internal and external audits by preparing financial data and documentationSupervise and develop accounting staffQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environmentHands-on experience with:Standard costingVariance analysis (material, labor, overhead)Inventory accounting and controlsExperience using SAP in a manufacturing environment (costing, inventory, or production-related modules)Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysisPrior experience leading or supervising accounting staffAbility 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 toolsExperience supporting plant-level accounting or manufacturing operations financeCompensation:Base salary in the 100k – 120k/year rangeBonus eligibilityComprehensive benefits packageRelocation assistance available \#INDALL Compensation:$120,000 per year