Wabtec Corporation · 5 days ago
Cost Accountant Manager
Buffalo Grove, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$77K/yr - $110K/yr
4+ years expWabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and services for the freight and transit rail sectors, and they are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead costing and performance management for Wabtec Bus Solutions. This role drives cost efficiency and develops annual standard costs while overseeing daily costing activities and partnering with Engineering and Operations to optimize financial performance.
Railroad Manufacture
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain standard costs; analyze impact on P&L and product margins
Prepare cost estimates for new products and support pricing decisions
Manage monthly close activities, including variance analysis, inventory reconciliation, and cost journal entries
Monitor compliance with cycle counting programs and coordinate physical inventory activities
Maintain accurate cost data in Oracle; report significant cost changes and margin impacts
Analyze design, material, and process changes for cost implications; recommend efficiencies
Support new product development and sales quoting with cost analysis and estimates
Prepare operating budgets, margin reports, and investigate deviations from plan
Participate in kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for inventory
Other ad hoc projects/tasks as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
4–10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in cost systems and ERP platforms (Oracle preferred)
Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Business acumen with focus on quality and continuous improvement
Preferred
Proficient in cost systems and ERP platforms (Oracle preferred)
Benefits
Health, welfare, and retirement
Annual bonus, if eligible
Company
Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Raj Gupta
President and CEO, Maintenance of Way
Cherie Reardon, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources - Engineering/Technology & Chief Technology Officer
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