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kdc/one, Northern Labs · 3 days ago

Senior Cost Accountant - NL Finance

positionManitowoc, WI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

KDC/ONE is a company focused on teamwork and collaboration within its diverse workforce. They are seeking a Senior Cost Accountant who will lead cost analysis, product costing, and financial control activities in a manufacturing environment to ensure accurate cost reporting and support operational decision-making.

Consumer GoodsManufacturing

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

Cost accountingSAPFinancial analysisExcelGAAPProblem-solvingContinuous improvementCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional certifications (CPA, CMA) preferred
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
Continuous improvement orientation (Lean, Six Sigma exposure is a plus)

Company

kdc/one, Northern Labs

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Kdc/one Northern Labs is a solutions supplier of home, cleaning, and auto care products, key partner of top Home & Personal Care FMCG companies.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.northernlabs.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-12-12Acquired

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