Cost Accountant

About the Company The Company is a leading, private equity backed world‑class specialty materials company that develops synthetic rubbers and chemical solutions for use across transportation, medical, industrial and consumer sectors. As we expand, we are strengthening our finance and accounting function to deliver accurate cost analysis, inventory valuation, and margin insights. We seek a Cost Accountant with chemical manufacturing or distribution experience. About the Role The Cost Accountant will be responsible for analyzing product and material costs, maintaining standard costing systems, preparing cost variance analyses, and partnering with operations to improve margin performance. This individual will ensure accurate costing and profitability tracking, with a special focus on chemical‑based materials and processes relevant to our business. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain standard cost models for products/materials; perform cost variance analyses; partner with operations and supply chain on margin improvement. Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, and reporting; support physical counts. Ensure accuracy of raw material, WIP, and finished goods cost tracking. Prepare monthly cost accounting entries and reporting; support external audits with cost and inventory documentation; ensure GAAP compliance. Collaborate with plant managers, procurement, and R&D; provide cost insights for pricing, sourcing, and investment decisions. Recommend and implement process improvements in cost tracking and reporting; contribute to ERP/accounting system enhancements. Support financial due diligence by analyzing target company cost structures, inventory accounting, and margin performance; assist with integration of cost accounting policies, systems, and processes post‑acquisition to ensure consistency and comparability across the enterprise; partner with operations and finance teams to identify cost synergies and efficiency opportunities following acquisitions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred. 3+ years of cost accounting experience, including chemical or process manufacturing exposure. Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. ERP systems experience (SAP strongly preferred). Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Personal Attributes Detail‑oriented, highly analytical. Hands‑on and collaborative, with strong business partnership skills. Comfortable working in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments. Strong communicator with ability to translate numbers into insights. Why Join Us? This is a chance to bring specialized cost accounting expertise to a PE‑backed business at scale. The Cost Accountant will provide critical insights into margins, cost drivers, and profitability, directly influencing operational efficiency and value creation. In order to attract an outstanding candidate to this critical position, our client is prepared to provide an attractive base salary and a variable performance‑driven incentive compensation plan, including participation in an attractive equity plan backed by a very strong investment thesis, and both short‑term and long‑term components. Seniority level

Associate Employment type

Full‑time Job function

Accounting/Auditing Industries

Chemical Manufacturing

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