Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years in cost accounting or analytical accounting roles, preferably in manufacturing
5+ years of hands-on variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting experience
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and inventory accounting
Advanced Excel skills and ERP standard costing experience preferred
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting audits
Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Responsibilities
Own month-end close support for plants and warehouses, including journal entries and reconciliations
Drive PPV and manufacturing variance analysis to inform leadership on margin performance
Lead plant budgets, forecasts, and KPI tracking across various cost centers
Set and maintain standard costs, partnering with plant management for accuracy
Analyze costs related to plants, warehouses, materials, and freight to identify savings
Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physicals
Track fixed assets and assist in strengthening the procure-to-pay process
Maintain audit-ready records and deliver ad hoc analyses for leadership
Benefits
Senior-level position without people-management responsibilities
Direct visibility with finance and plant leadership on key financial decisions
Influence on standard costs, budgets, and forecasts across multiple sites
Exposure to comprehensive cost elements including manufacturing and inventory
Opportunity to lead efficiency and productivity initiatives
Competitive compensation and full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Full Job Description
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
A global specialty chemical company with operations and customers worldwide
You`ll sit in the company`s Americas regional headquarters in Charlotte and support multiple plants and warehouses across the region
You`ll report directly to the Finance Manager over Sales and Operations
This is an individual contributor seat, but you`ll be an active member of the plant and supply chain management team, not just a back-office number cruncher
You`ll partner daily with plant leaders, operations, and supply chain, so the work is cross-functional
Why now: this is an immediate need tied to the company`s focus on growth, scalability, and profitability across its manufacturing footprint
WHAT THEY OFFER YOU
A senior-level seat (the internal title is Assistant Manager, Cost Accounting & Controlling) without the people-management load
Direct visibility with finance and plant leadership on cost, margin, and profitability decisions
Real influence on standard costs, budgets, and forecasts across multiple sites
Exposure to the full cost picture: manufacturing, inventory, freight, fixed assets, and procure to pay
Room to lead efficiency and productivity work, not just report on it
Competitive compensation and a full benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability)
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
100% onsite (not open to hybrid or remote)
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
Own month-end close support for plants and warehouses, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
Drive PPV and manufacturing variance analysis so leadership knows where margin is won or lost
Lead plant budgets, forecasts, and KPI tracking across cost centers, capex, site costs, and sales and product planning
Set and maintain standard costs, and partner with plant management to keep BOMs and routings accurate
Analyze plant, warehouse, material, and freight costs to find savings and improve profitability
Protect inventory accuracy through cycle counts, annual physicals, inventory reserves, and LCM adjustments
Track fixed assets, depreciation, and CIP, and help strengthen the procure to pay process
Keep records and controls audit-ready and deliver the ad hoc analysis leadership needs to make decisions
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
Bachelor`s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
5+ years in cost accounting or analytical accounting roles, ideally in manufacturing
5+ years of hands-on variance analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Strong grasp of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and inventory accounting
Advanced Excel skills, plus ERP standard costing experience (preferred)
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and supporting audits
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship, now or in the future
You`re a self-starter and a real business partner who`s as comfortable on the plant floor with operations as you are in a spreadsheet
