Highlights
Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability. Cost Accountant Manager will excel in a leadership role, enjoy mentoring cost accounting staff, and be hands-on with financial data and process improvements.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | South Bend, IN |
| Industry | Financial Services |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1994 |
| Website | http://www.cfstaffing.com/ |
Description
Sr. Cost Accountant Manager – South Bend, IN
Salary: $95,000 ‒ $115,000 annually
About the Company and Sr. Cost Accountant Manager Opportunity:
CFS is partnering with a growing company in Niles to hire a Sr. Cost Accountant Manager
This Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will lead cost accounting operations, manage variance analysis, oversee inventory valuation, and provide insights that drive profitability
The right Sr. Cost Accountant Manager will excel in a leadership role, enjoy mentoring cost accounting staff, and be hands-on with financial data and process improvements
Position is fully in-office in Niles, MI Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Duties of the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:
Lead monthly and quarterly cost accounting close, including materials, labor, overhead, and inventory cost reconciliation
Perform detailed variance analyses (actual vs standard) and recommend corrective actions
Oversee cost of goods sold (COGS) reporting, product costing, and margin analysis
Manage inventory valuation methods and physical inventory reconciliations
Develop and maintain internal controls related to costing, inventory, and manufacturing operations
Partner with production, purchasing, operations and finance teams to optimize cost structure and cost flows
Mentor, train, and supervise cost accounting staff; ensure consistency and accuracy of cost accounting practices
Qualifications for the Sr. Cost Accountant Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred
5+ years of progressive cost accounting / manufacturing accounting experience, including supervisory or lead responsibilities
Strong analytical skills, with proficiency in variance analysis, product costing, inventory accounting
Experience using major ERP or cost accounting systems; strong Excel skills mandatory
Excellent communication skills; able to present cost findings to leadership and non-finance teams
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About Company
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.
