What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Cost Analyst position at Elite Placement Group, LLC?
Senior Cost Analyst
📍 Berlin, CT (Onsite)
💼 $85,000 – $95,000
🆕 New opening due to growth – Immediate need
We’re partnering with a highly profitable, stable manufacturing company in Berlin, CT, to find a Senior Cost Analyst who’s ready to dig into complex made-to-order products and drive meaningful impact.
This is a great opportunity for someone with 3–5 years of experience (public background not required) who’s career-minded, energetic, and eager to grow with the company long-term. They’re looking for someone sharp and driven—someone who wants to build their future here.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Strong leadership and collaborative culture
- Very profitable and stable business
- Complex, made-to-order products that will keep you engaged
- Hands-on exposure across costing, operations, and finance
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and report manufacturing costs and variances from standard
- Work with manufacturing and product data teams to refine costing models
- Maintain standard costs, margins, and perform annual cost roll
- Drive operational efficiency through cost benchmarking and analysis
- Prepare financial models for product and investment decisions
- Support purchasing, inventory management, and physical inventory processes
- Partner with corporate finance to complete monthly closes and journal entries
- Lead product profitability, price/volume, and mix analysis
- Support new product development with detailed costing
- Take on ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed
What You’ll Bring:
- 3–5 years of cost accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing setting
- Solid understanding of cost concepts—even if not a “pure” cost accountant
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Drive, energy, and a desire to build a long-term career
- ERP experience (JD Edwards is a plus)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office
This is an opportunity to grow with a company that values initiative, collaboration, and long-term potential. If you’re ready to dive into complex costing and help drive business insights—let’s talk.
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000