kdc/one · 1 month ago
Senior Cost Accountant - NL Finance
Manitowoc, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKDC/ONE is a company known for its diverse and collaborative workforce. The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for leading cost analysis, product costing, and financial control activities within the manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate cost reporting and supporting operational decision-making.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and analyze standard costs for products, components, and processes
Perform cost variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and investigate root causes
Lead cost roll-ups and ensure bill of materials (BOMs) and routings are accurate and up to date
Analyze production costs and propose strategies for cost reduction and process improvement
Support new product launches with cost models and scenario analyses
Support RFQs (requests for quotation) and new business proposals with detailed costing assumptions
Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and reconciliation between physical inventory and SAP records
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports and dashboards for leadership
Provide insight into cost trends, gross margin performance, and efficiency metrics
Support budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing cost centers
Maintain accurate costing data in SAP
Drive continuous improvement in costing processes and reporting tools
Support system implementations or upgrades related to costing modules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–7 years of cost accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment
Experience with standard costing, BOMs, and manufacturing cost flows
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex cost structures
Advanced proficiency with Excel
experience with SAP is a must
Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles
Ability to partner with cross-functional teams (production, supply chain, engineering)
Strong communication and presentation skills
Detail-oriented with high accuracy
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Drive continuous improvement in costing processes and reporting tools
Support system implementations or upgrades related to costing modules
Preferred
professional certifications (CPA, CMA)
Continuous improvement orientation (Lean, Six Sigma exposure is a plus)
Company
kdc/one
kdc/one is a global leader in custom formulation, package design and manufacturing solutions for beauty, personal care and home care brands.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorena Frost Barriere
Division CFO, Beauty and Personal Care
Natalie Reed
Chief Financial Officer
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