Managerial Cost Accounting Consultant

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing cost accounting methods and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and financial visibility across manufacturing operations.
• Create clear, comprehensive process documentation for cost accounting workflows, inventory controls, and related finance activities.
• Advise business and finance stakeholders on process enhancements that support stronger internal controls and more reliable reporting.
• Lead analysis of inventory balances, investigate variances, and drive timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Oversee annual inventory planning and support physical inventory activities to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Apply manufacturing and standard cost accounting expertise to review product costing, valuation approaches, and margin impacts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve ongoing manufacturing finance issues and support operational decision-making.
• Provide guidance on cost and inventory processes within SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments as needed.
• Help prepare the organization for audit readiness by reinforcing documentation, controls, and compliance-focused practices.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in inventory analysis, inventory reconciliation, and annual physical inventory oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing methodologies.
• Proven ability to document financial processes and recommend improvements that strengthen control frameworks.
• Experience supporting audit preparation and maintaining accurate, well-supported financial records.
• Working knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA in relation to cost and inventory accounting activities.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a consulting capacity.