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Director of Finance Plant Cost Accounting (Manufacturing)

Location : Flexible East/Central U.S. Manufacturing Hubs

Compensation : $200K base + 30% target bonus

Confidential Executive Search

Own the Numbers That Drive the Factory Floor.

Were conducting a confidential search for a Director of Finance Plant Cost Accounting, a pivotal role focused on financial performance at the plant level. This isnt a back-office finance position its embedded in operations, where cost accounting, margin analysis, and production economics drive strategic decisions and profitability.

What Youll Do

Lead all aspects of cost accounting across multiple high-volume manufacturing plants

Develop and maintain standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead

Analyze plant-level financials, including yield, scrap, variances, and product margins

Own deep dives into COGS, SKU-level profitability, inventory valuation, and production efficiency

Collaborate with plant managers and corporate teams on budgeting, forecasting, and performance targets

Support capital expenditure planning and operational improvements with rigorous financial analysis

Drive consistency and best practices in cost accounting processes across sites

What You Bring

Demonstrated success leading plant cost accounting in a multi-site manufacturing environment

Expertise in COGS modeling, margin analysis, variance reporting, and inventory controls

Strong understanding of operational metrics throughput, utilization, waste, yield, and sourcing

Ability to toggle between granular plant-level insights and high-level financial strategy

A hands-on, collaborative approach you'll be in the plants, not just analyzing from afar

The Details

Location: Flexible across East/Central U.S. manufacturing hubs

Travel: 2535% to remain closely aligned with on-site operations

Ready to Lead Finance Where It Matters Most?

This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to shape financial outcomes where theyre made on the shop floor. If you're passionate about cost accounting and operational finance, apply confidentially today.