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Summary: This role is responsible for overseeing and managing the cost accounting function, conducting complex cost analysis, and providing strategic financial insights to optimize operational efficiency and profitability. This role plays a key role in driving cost-saving initiatives, supporting decision-making processes, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Essential Functions: * Lead the development and implementation of cost accounting systems, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting. * Perform detailed cost analysis, including cost drivers, variances, and trends, to identify cost reduction and operational improvement opportunities. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data related to production processes, materials usage, labor expenses, and overhead allocations. * Conduct product cost modeling, scenario analysis, and profitability evaluations to support pricing decisions and strategic planning. * Prepare comprehensive cost reports and financial analyses, providing management with actionable insights for decision-making. * Monitor and analyze inventory levels, costing, and valuation accuracy, ensuring compliance with accounting standards. * Assist in developing annual budgets, forecasts, and cost standards, providing expertise in cost-related areas. * Other duties assigned. Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. May Consider equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree * 4+ years of cost accounting experience * Expert knowledge of cost accounting principles, practices, and cost allocation methodologies * In-depth understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting Full-Time