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**Superior Completion Services, a Superior Energy Services Company** , has the technology, resources, and experience to deliver effective well-completion services in any downhole condition. As a global provider of best-in-class conventional, unconventional, intelligent, and sand control tools, Superior Energy provides field-proven state-of-the-art technology that reduces risk, increases completion efficiencies, and maximizes production on land, shelf, Deepwater, and Ultra-Deepwater arenas.

**Superior Completion Services** is excited to be seeking a **Cost Accounting Supervisor** for our Completion Office in **Houston, TX** .

Are you ready to turn numbers into strategy and insights into impact? In this dynamic role, you’ll lead cost accounting activities tied to production, driving product costing, variance analysis, inventory control, and cost reporting with precision and purpose. More than just crunching numbers, you'll be a key strategic partner to our Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams - connecting finance to the shop floor. Your work will fuel smarter decisions, optimize performance, and shape the financial future of our production operations.

Join us in this pivotal role where your skills and passion for accounting and efficiency will make a real impact on our success and the satisfaction of our customers worldwide.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Oversee and manage the daily cost accounting functions specific to manufacturing operations, including developing and maintaining accurate standard costs, BOM reviews, and routing audits.

+ Partner closely with plant managers, production leads, and supply chain teams to gather accurate operational data and ensure proper cost allocations across departments.

+ Perform detailed manufacturing variance analysis (labor, material usage, overhead, scrap, and production yields), identifying root causes and partnering with operational leadership to implement corrective actions.

+ Lead monthly and quarterly financial closings for cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory reconciliation, and WIP analysis.

+ Monitor and evaluate inventory transactions, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, to ensure alignment with accounting standards and real-time production activities.

+ Lead annual standard cost rollups and work with operational teams to develop and validate assumptions for labor, overhead, and material cost changes.

+ Support capital project tracking and fixed asset accounting as it relates to new production lines or facility upgrades.

+ Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, identifying shrinkage trends and improving inventory accuracy.

+ Supervise and mentor cost accounting staff, ensuring accurate data collection, timely reporting, and the development of best practices.

+ Develop dashboards and cost reports to support plant performance reviews, operational KPIs, and executive decision-making.

+ Assist with ERP cost module setup and maintenance, especially when scaling or modifying manufacturing processes.

The above statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified; nothing restricts the company’s right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time or for any reason.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ This position has one direct report.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

+ High school Diploma/GED

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or CMA preferred.

+ Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership/supervisory role.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

+ Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, including batch, job-shop, or continuous flow operations.

+ Proficiency in cost accounting principles, product costing, absorption costing, and margin analysis.

+ Strong experience with ERP systems used in manufacturing (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, Epicor, etc.).

+ Advanced Excel skills; experience with data modeling or visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) is a plus.

+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and present actionable insights.

+ Strong communication skills, with experience working directly with plant managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams.

+ Multi-site or global manufacturing exposure.

+ Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Prior experience supporting capital projects, new product introductions, or cost reduction programs.

BEHAVIORAL ABILITIES

+ Analytical and strategic thinker

+ Entrepreneurial mindset, proactive initiative taker

+ Strong oral and written communicator

+ Both a team player and an independent driver

+ Desire to learn and grow

+ Adaptable and cross-functional

+ Detail-oriented & organized

+ Ability to adapt effectively to new and changing business needs

+ Strong ethical commitment to abide by the Shared Core Values

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ **Sitting -** for extended periods without being able to leave the work area.

+ **Lifting -** Up to 50 Lbs. (Minimal & Occasionally).

+ **Speaking** - requires expressing ideas through the spoken word.

+ **Listening** - requires the perception of speech or the nature of sounds in the air.

TRAVEL

+ 0%-25% Domestic

+ 0%-25% International

**Superior Energy Services has Excellent Benefits** : Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, Matching 401(k), and Personal Time Off (PTO)

Superior Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veterans **.**

_We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against any job applicant because of race, color, religion, natural origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics prohibited by law._

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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