Lead Cost Analyst

2 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Creative Financial Staffing Full time

Lead Cost Analyst

Creative Financial Staffing is seeking a proactive Lead Cost Analyst to join our growing finance team. This organization has experienced significant expansion in recent years and is eager to bring on a Lead Cost Analyst who can contribute to our ongoing success. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a company that is navigating an exciting phase of development.

Reasons to Consider the Lead Cost Analyst Position:

  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Relaxed workplace atmosphere
  • Rapid company growth
  • Dynamic environment akin to a start-up, yet publicly traded, ensuring collaboration across teams
  • Vibrant, motivated, and ambitious team
  • Significant opportunity to influence outcomes
  • Pathways for professional advancement

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Cost Analyst:

  • Develop and uphold a comprehensive cost accounting framework
  • Calculate and revise overhead and labor burden rates
  • Oversee inventory management and cycle counting processes
  • Conduct cost and variance assessments
  • Ensure adherence to control procedures related to critical costing documents (Item Costs, Bills of Material, Routings Labor Reporting)
  • Manage Physical Inventory processes
  • Execute all month-end closing entries related to inventory and cost of sales, including the necessary monthly inventory reserve calculations
  • Analyze all activities in related Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts
  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and collaborate cross-departmentally to implement solutions
  • Contribute to budget planning and support

Preferred Qualifications for the Lead Cost Analyst:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost analysis or accounting
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • Experience in Manufacturing or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sectors is essential
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Must reside in Eastern or Central time zones


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