OptiPeople Resources · 9 hours ago
Cost Accounting Manager
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expOptiPeople Resources is a growing industrial company expanding its cost accounting function. The role involves establishing standards and providing reliable partnership to operations, supply chain, and logistics while ensuring accuracy in cost capturing and analysis.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain cost accounting policies aligned to U.S. GAAP
Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance reporting
Improve capitalization practices, GR/IR accuracy, and tariff tracking
Validate cost and inventory data in SAP (S/4HANA) and support system improvements
Provide clear, practical insights to non-accounting stakeholders
Identify process gaps and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy
Qualification
Required
5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing or distribution
Strong SAP S/4HANA and Vistex experience
Ability to operate independently and bring clarity to ambiguous processes
Solid communication skills — someone who can explain the 'why,' not just the numbers
Curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable pushing work forward without micromanagement
Company
OptiPeople Resources
Building a strong foundation with the right people is crucial for the success of any company.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase