Manufacturing Cost Analyst

Responsibilities

• Own and execute all month-end close activities for the site, including preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, fixed asset and capital reporting to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting.
• Own daily costing of work orders within Sage X3, partnering with Production Supervisors and Inventory Coordinators to investigate and resolve discrepancies, ensure accurate work order processing, and maintain reliable cost data and operational metrics.
• Lead balance sheet reconciliation processes, including review, documentation, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger by reviewing key accounts, investigating variances, and resolving discrepancies in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
• Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of key control activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting and Site Controllers to support audits and compliance requirements.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, including standard cost updates, reserve calculations, cycle count results, and reconciliation between subledger and general ledger.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics and cost and efficiency trends—including scrap, yield, cycle time, labor efficiency, QA, and Raw Material/Finished Goods Inventory—and translate findings into clear recommendations for operational leaders.
• Support Site Controllers on variance analyses for material, labor, and overhead, providing root-cause explanations and forward-looking guidance.
• Build and maintain reporting tools that give site leadership real-time visibility into financial and operational performance.
• Lead the cost standard development process, coordinating inputs from Supply Chain and Manufacturing departments to ensure accuracy and business alignment.
• Develop cost estimates and financial analysis for new products, with a focus on bill of materials, labor, overhead, and total product cost.
• Own BOM setup, maintenance, and regular reviews to maintain cost accuracy.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams, including continuous improvement, automation, Standard Work, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support the Site Controllers in the forecasting and budgeting process with a focus on manufacturing cost drivers, volume assumptions, and productivity and efficiency plans.
• Uphold and lead participation in Corporate Responsibility initiatives, including Zero Waste and sustainability, social advocacy, and MMAD volunteering opportunities.
• This position has food safety responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Supply Chain preferred with at least two years of related experience in manufacturing, Logistics, or Supply Chain; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including a deep understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and production cost drivers; CPG experience preferred.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong analytical and organizational skills in a highly matrixed organization.
• Establishes credibility with functional stakeholders through strong relationships and sound judgment to influence strategic decisions.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Regularly presents to functional leaders, translating complex data into clear insights that inform business decisions.
• This role is site-embedded by design, with expectations of at least three days/week on-site.
• Intermediate proficiency with accounting systems (Sage preferred), financial management platforms (e.g., OneStream, Oracle), and Microsoft Office 365 preferred.
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Supervisory: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.