Senior Cost Accountant

Jobot

Shawano, WI

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$85,000–$100,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting Close, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Consumer Goods and Services, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Modeling, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Leadership, Legal, Manufacturing Cost, Metrics, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Product Pricing, Production Systems, Profit & Loss, Purchasing/Procurement, Retirement Planning, Sustainability, Variance Analysis

LOCATION

Shawano, WI

POSTED

5 days ago

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Brandon DeDeker
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Salary: $85,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re proud to support a long-standing industry leader focused on elevating everyday moments through high-quality while serving a broad mix of foodservice and consumer markets, this organization is committed to enhancing how people gather, serve, and celebrate, while continuing to prioritize convenience and sustainability.

With a deep legacy in the space, they’ve built a reputation around innovation, reliability, and a team that consistently delivers. Their product range spans everything from essential tabletop items to specialty serving solutions, helping customers create memorable experiences across a wide variety of settings.

Why join us?

We don’t just bring in top talent, we’re committed to supporting them long-term.

Some of the ways we do that include:

Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
Generous time off to recharge
Retirement planning support
Clear paths for career growth and advancement
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Additional benefits to support what matters most, on and off the job

Job Details

Are you someone who can break down complex numbers and turn them into real business decisions? We’re partnered with a growing manufacturer looking for a Senior Cost Accountant to take ownership of cost visibility and financial performance at a key production site.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll work directly with operations leadership, driving smarter decisions, improving profitability, and bringing clarity to the numbers that matter most. If you enjoy being in the middle of the action and influencing how a plant runs, this is it.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Own the month-end close process for a manufacturing site, ensuring accurate reporting across materials, labor, and overhead
Dive into variances (PPV, material, labor, overhead) and drive real solutions, not just reporting
Partner with operations, procurement, and leadership to identify cost savings and efficiency gains
Improve and challenge costing structures, standards, and assumptions
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning with strong financial modeling
Help guide strategic decisions through cost analysis, CapEx evaluation, and profitability insights
Build and maintain cost models, pricing inputs, and operational metrics
Drive continuous improvement across financial processes and reporting

What They’re Looking For:

5–10 years in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
Strong experience in a plant or production environment
Hands-on ownership of month-end close and variance analysis
ERP system experience
Advanced Excel skills
Someone who can work independently but also influence across teams

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About the Company

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection. As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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COMPANY SIZE

100 to 499 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

2018

WEBSITE

http://www.jobot.com