About the job
Cost Accountant (Manufacturing) | On-site | $90,000–$100,000
We’re supporting a Medical Device Company with the hire of a Cost Accountant to strengthen their finance function within a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time, site-based position (physical attendance required).
Salary: $90,000–$100,000 (depending on experience)
Work setup: On-site (some remote flex)
Industry focus: Manufacturing
The role
As the Cost Accountant, you’ll own core cost accounting activities and provide the operational finance insight needed to drive better decision-making across the business.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Manage and maintain product costing (including standard costs where applicable)
- Perform variance analysis (material, labor, overhead) and communicate drivers clearly
- Support inventory accounting, reconciliations, and cycle count/physical inventory processes
- Partner with operations/manufacturing to improve cost visibility and controls
- Support month-end close activities related to inventory and COGS
- Build and maintain reporting to support margin, pricing, and operational performance
- Contribute to budgeting/forecasting and continuous improvement initiatives
What we’re looking for
- Proven cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Sage experience is required
- Strong Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets
- Solid understanding of inventory, COGS, and manufacturing cost drivers
- Comfortable being on-site and partnering closely with operations