Product Costing Analyst, Manufacturing Finance

1 week ago


Manchester, New Hampshire, United States Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions (IMS) Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Product Costing Analyst, Manufacturing Finance

Onsite | Reports to: VP of Finance | Supervision: Individual contributor

Why this role matters

Help the business price products confidently, control inventory precisely, and convert operational data into financial clarity. Your work will sharpen ROI decisions, strengthen budgets and forecasts, and keep our manufacturing costs compliant with US GAAP.

Core responsibilities
  • Build and maintain standard product/service costs; compare standards to actuals and explain variances.
  • Collect, analyze, and present cost accounting data including cost comparisons and product cost analysis.
  • Monitor inventory levels; perform and support physical inventory counts.
  • Ensure accurate US GAAP reporting of manufacturing costs and inventory balances.
  • Assess fixed vs. variable costs to determine total manufacturing cost per product.
  • Analyze labor and overhead rates; monitor accumulation of direct labor, overhead, and related manufacturing expenses.
  • Prepare monthly/quarterly inventory analyses and management-ready reports.
  • Research material costs to maintain data integrity within ERP/accounting systems.
  • Drive cost-reduction strategies and support pricing decisions to improve ROI.
  • Perform month-end close activities: journal entries, reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution.
  • Prepare budget reports; partner across departments to support accurate budgeting and forecasting.
  • Support internal and external audits; provide documentation and analysis as needed.
  • Review inventory for obsolescence/excess and recommend appropriate adjustments.
  • Assist the broader finance team wherever needed and deliver timely reporting to leadership.
Interfaces, decisions, and impact
  • Interfaces: Inter-company personnel across Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance.
  • Decision-making: Provide analytical guidance and findings to the direct manager under supervision.
  • Impact of error: Direct impact on financial statements and decision-making.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance with an accounting major.
  • 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong command of GAAP and appropriate expense classification.
  • Advanced Excel and MS Office skills; familiarity with Access and PowerPoint.
  • Experience with ERP/accounting systems; NetSuite and Syteline experience highly desirable.
  • CPA or similar credential is a plus.
  • Comfort with large datasets, statistical concepts, and cost analysis techniques.
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills; collaborative and self-directed with a 'can do' attitude.
  • Highly organized; effective under pressure and tight deadlines.
Proficiencies
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Data Analysis and Manipulation
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Cost Accounting
  • Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Accounts Receivable (AR)
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Financial Audit Experience
Tools & platforms
  • ERP Software
  • Accounting Software

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.



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