Cost Accountant

LHH is helping $2.5B Life Science Manufacturing organization hire a Cost Accountant. This position will provide variance analysis on production KPI's in a standard costing environment, while partnering closely with manufacturing leaders and site Controllers. Great opportunity to join a large stable organization where you can grow your career. Target compensation is $95k-$125k, plus bonus, and excellent benefits. This is a hybrid position that will work on-site at plant locations in Richmond and Hercules.Responsibilities Include:Perform monthly close activities (accruals, reviews, journal entries) and review meetings with business partners.Prepare monthly variance analysis (spends, absorption, ppv, work orders, inventory driven costs) of actuals to forecast and budget, explain and investigate any major discrepancies, and understand key business drivers.Position manufacturing team for success by leading and supporting our functional teams in cost analysis and operating budget and forecast processes to ensure our financial stability.Supports Standard Cost for multiple locations and ensures Plant Managers & Controller understand the costing data (labor, material, ovhd, costing lost size).Prepare quarterly work papers for internal and external audit for key processes such as cycle counts, narratives, accruals, etc.Build strong relationships with manufacturing partners, acting as a trusted subject matter expert and yielding your influence to create alignment between the business and finance.Qualifications:3+ years of progressive cost accounting experienceBachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related fieldExcellent communication and analytical skillsEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction recordsTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit