Job Overview – Senior Cost Analyst:
Compensation: $85,000 – $120,000/year + bonus
Location: Allentown, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)
Our client is hiring a Senior Cost Analyst in Allentown, PA, to drive cost control, inventory analysis, and gross margin improvement for a growing manufacturing company. In this hands-on role, you’ll lead standard costing, analyze variances, support budgeting and forecasting, and collaborate with operations to improve financial performance.
Responsibilities as the Senior Cost Analyst:
- Cost Modeling: Develop and manage cost models using BOMs, labor rates, routings, and scrap factors in the ERP system.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze standard vs. actual costs, identify margin drivers, and report root causes.
- Inventory Oversight: Lead inventory counts, reconciliation, and adjustments while improving processes.
- Financial Planning: Support budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close for COGS and gross margin.
- Data & Collaboration: Partner with operations and use Excel/BI tools to analyze trends and support decision-making.
Qualifications for the Senior Cost Analyst:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required (MBA preferred).
- Licensure & Certification: CMA or CPA preferred.
- Experience: 3+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with multi-entity or multi-product line exposure preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, nested formulas), with experience in ERP systems and BI tools like Power BI or SQL preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Detail-oriented and analytical, with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.
- Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of cost accounting, US GAAP, and inventory controls.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.