Lead Cost Accountant

Oshkosh Corporation

. Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of manufacturing cost accountants .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $92,600 - $154,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, and variance analysis, while leading and developing teams across multiple locations. Proficient in SQL Server for data extraction and analysis, with strong capabilities in financial reporting and compliance.

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Manufacturing Cost AccountingSQL Server ProficiencyGAAP KnowledgeAdvanced Excel SkillsTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Cost AllocationsVariance AnalysisInventory ValuationFinancial ReportingAutomated ReportingCycle-Count ProceduresDashboard CreationData AnalysisExpense DisaggregationAccount Reconciliations

Soft Skills

Team CoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingInvestigative Skills

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSytelineSYSPROManagement Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACMAMBA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceITAR/EAR RegulationsFinancial Data CollectionCost-of-Goods-Sold Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of manufacturing cost accountants
Lead, coach, and manage three domestic cost accountants supporting operations in Oregon, Utah, and Florida
Coordinate closely with international finance and controller teams
Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costs, inventory valuation, cost allocations, and material, labor, overhead, and work-order variance analysis
Investigate unusual inventory and production cost variances and implement corrective actions with operations and finance teams
Oversee inventory accuracy and cycle-count compliance across all locations
Consolidate and analyze raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and cycle-count information across locations
Deliver accurate weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting packages
Develop SQL Server queries and scripts to extract and analyze complex ERP data
Create dashboards and management reporting communicating key trends and performance metrics
Establish consistent inventory reporting, cycle-count procedures, and performance metrics across all locations
Lead cost accounting activities during month-end close, including account reconciliations, cost-of-goods-sold and margin reporting, and financial reporting
Support financial data collection and expense disaggregation reporting under evolving accounting requirements, including ASU 2024-03
Partner across finance and operations on inventory, shipment cutoff, and revenue recognition issues
Improve internal controls, document process changes, and support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and continuous improvement initiatives
Work across multiple ERP systems, including Syteline and SYSPRO, and support system and process enhancements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Six (6) or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury
Ability to travel 10%
Hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory valuation, cost allocations, and material, labor, and overhead variance analysis
Proficiency with SQL Server, including writing queries or scripts to extract and analyze data
Experience creating dashboards or comparable management reporting tools
Strong working knowledge of GAAP
Advanced Excel skills, including analysis of large, complex datasets
Ability to lead and coach team members, collaborate across functions, investigate complex financial issues, and communicate findings to finance and non-finance leaders
MBA preferred
CPA or CMA credentials valued
Progressive manufacturing cost accounting experience, including oversight of multiple facilities or business units
Experience developing standardized inventory, cycle-count, and cost-accounting reporting across diverse operations
Experience working with multiple ERP systems, particularly Sightline or SYSPRO, and leading process or system improvements
Demonstrated success creating automated reports, dashboards, and meaningful operational performance metrics
Experience partnering with international finance teams and managing reporting across multiple locations
Applicants for certain positions may need to be U.S. Persons under ITAR/EAR regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive total rewards package
People-first culture
Opportunities to support team member growth and success
Reasonable accommodation for job applicants with disabilities