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Director, Cost Accounting

Chicago, IL
full-time
Posted 10/16/2025
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Key Skills:
Cost Accounting
Cost Variance Analysis
Budgeting
Financial Reporting
ERP Systems
Tableau
Advanced Excel
Presentation Skills

Compensation

Salary Range

$160K - 160K a year

Responsibilities

Lead cost accounting functions including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation, and provide financial insights to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's in accounting/finance, CPA preferred, strong cost accounting experience, advanced Excel, Tableau, ERP knowledge, strategic business acumen, and excellent presentation skills.

Full Description

Cost Accounting Director About The Company Our client is a leading US based manufacturer with excellent benefits. This client has a new permanent opportunity for a Cost Accounting Director. Company is very profitable, strongly growing year over year. The Cost Accounting Director will provide guidance to leadership and be responsible for all cost-related functions such as cost variance analysis, labor, overhead and inventory analysis, reporting, and budgeting. This is a high profile, high visibility role that directly supports the CFO and the Controller. Responsibilities Of The Cost Accounting Director • Lead and be the subject matter expert for the Cost Accounting/Analysis function • Assist with close, forecasting, budget and other cost/investment activities • Provide Financial/Cost/KPI analysis to senior leadership for strategic decisions • Sales and margin trends / forecasts • Analysis by Customer and Product line • Budgeting, materials, labor, and overhead analysis • Inventory valuation analysis • Support various groups with initiatives in cost reductions, margin enhancements and working capital improvements • Assist with process and controls improvements Experience For The Cost Accounting Director • Bachelors in accounting, finance, business, CPA preferred • Strong Cost Accounting/Analysis experience • Advanced excel • Previous experience with Tableau • Strong business experience and ability to think strategically • Excellent presentation skills, ability to explain financial results/impacts to all levels • Strong ERP systems experience Why Work Here As Cost Accounting Director • Company is very profitable, seeing double digit growth • Lots of long-term, high-profile customers • Specialized, innovative products • A lot of long-term upside, strong leadership team • Growing organically and through M&A • Opportunity to expand responsibilities, gain new experience • Unlimted PTO Yearly Compensation starts at $160,000 plus benefits #INOCT2025

This job posting was last updated on 10/20/2025

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