Role Overview
Michael Page is hiring a Senior Cost Accountant. This is a full-time role in CA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
This Cost Accountant supports the financial and operational performance of a high‑volume manufacturing facility by owning product costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. You will work closely with plant leadership and cross‑functional teams to deliver meaningful cost insights and strengthen operational decision‑making.
Informations sur l'entreprise
Our client is a rapidly expanding North American consumer goods company backed by private equity. Known for its portfolio of well‑established brands, the organization operates multiple manufacturing facilities in the Midwest and continues to invest heavily in people, processes, and technology to support aggressive growth.
Missions
- Maintain and analyze standard costs (materials, labor, overhead).
- Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances including PPV, usage, labor, and overhead.
- Support month‑end close activities related to inventory, COGS, and manufacturing variances.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, CI, and HR to understand cost drivers and identify improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to annual standard cost roll‑ups and ongoing cost maintenance.
- Assist with capital project financial analyses.
- Prepare recurring operational and cost reporting for plant leadership.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and AOP activities for manufacturing-related costs.
- Strengthen inventory controls, including cycle counts and physical inventory reviews.
- Analyze data using Excel and BI tools; communicate insights effectively.
- Provide cost projections for new products or package configurations to R&D and Sales.
- Review intercompany receivables to ensure accuracy across company codes/ERPs.
- Analyze and validate warehouse and transportation costs.
Profil du candidat
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA designation is a strong asset.
- +5 years of manufacturing cost accounting experience.
- Hands-on expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
- Understanding of procurement, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing processes.
- SAP S/4HANA Cloud experience is required.
Conditions et Avantages
- A dynamic, high‑growth environment offering clear advancement potential.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on plant performance and financial decision‑making.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
MPI ne fait pas de discrimination fondée sur la race, la religion, le sexe, l'orientation sexuelle, l'identité ou l'expression du genre, l'âge, le handicap, l'état civil, ou sur le statut d'un individu dans un groupe ou une classe quelconque autrement protégé par la législation applicable en matière de droits de l'homme. MPI encourage les candidatures des minorités, des femmes, des personnes handicapées et de tous les autres candidats qualifiés.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class otherwise protected under applicable human rights legislation. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled and all other qualified applicants
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Cost Accountant position at Michael Page?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Michael Page. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior Cost Accountant position at Michael Page located?
This position is based in CA. Michael Page has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior Cost Accountant at Michael Page earn?
Michael Page has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Cost Accountant role at Michael Page posted?
This role was posted on April 21, 2026 (62 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Cost Accountant role at Michael Page require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Michael Page lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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