Cost Analyst
CFS
New Britain, CT
Cost Analyst
Why You Should Join Our Team
- Growing year over year, with 20% growth last year and projected 10% growth this year, supported by both onshore and offshore operations.
- A well‑managed organization known for strong employee retention.
- High emphasis on training and development, including opportunities to sharpen skills in Excel, MS Office, and more.
- An accounting department recognized internally as the “A-Team” due to strong teamwork and collaboration.
- A Spirit Committee dedicated to fun employee events (including things like National Ice Cream Day).
About the Role
We are seeking a detail‑oriented Cost Analyst to support financial accuracy, improve cost transparency, and partner closely with operations and accounting. This role plays a key part in analyzing cost drivers, supporting forecasting, and improving overall financial processes as the company continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze manufacturing costs, material variances, labor utilization, and overhead allocation.
- Support standard cost updates, cost roll‑ups, and BOM/route accuracy.
- Partner with operations to understand cost drivers and recommend process improvements.
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, and margin analysis.
- Prepare monthly cost reports and contribute to month‑end close activities.
- Support cross‑functional initiatives and provide ad‑hoc financial analysis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Prior experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, or FP&A preferred.
- Strong Excel skills; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
MaxSalary: USD90000
MinSalary: USD80000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.