Senior Cost Management Analyst

Pella Windows & Doors of North Carolina and Southwest Virginia

. Serve as the on-site finance partner and cost accounting subject-matter expert for the Troy, Ohio plant .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTroy • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on inventory management, performance measurement, and process improvement. Proficient in utilizing advanced Excel functions and ERP systems to drive financial insights and support decision-making.

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Cost Accounting ExpertiseFinancial AnalysisInventory ManagementAdvanced Excel ProficiencyERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingFinancial AnalysisPerformance MeasurementInventory ValuationManufacturing Variance AnalysisBudgetingForecastingData ModelingProcess ImprovementProductivity Tracking

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPower BIExcelWordPowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing FinancePlant FP&ACost Reduction InitiativesInternal ControlsAudit Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the on-site finance partner and cost accounting subject-matter expert for the Troy, Ohio plant
Partner with Plant Leadership, Manufacturing, Engineering, Purchasing, and Corporate Finance/FP&A to improve visibility to plant performance, strengthen cost and inventory controls, and support decision-making
Analyze manufacturing costs, performance drivers, and profitability; translate results into actions and recommendations
Develop, maintain, and publish performance measurement tools and dashboards for labor, overhead, yield/waste, and other key manufacturing drivers
Own inventory accuracy, reporting, and valuation for the Troy plant
Establish and improve processes for timely, accurate receipts, issues, adjustments, and production reporting
Coordinate year-end physical inventory, periodic cycle counts, and WIP audits; investigate variances, drive corrective actions, and document root causes and controls
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including inventory-related entries, accruals, and manufacturing variances
Partner with Engineering and Operations on standard cost and process change impacts, including BOM/routing changes where applicable
Maintain internal controls and audit readiness; support internal and external audit requests
Lead and coordinate quarterly forecasting and annual budgeting for plant manufacturing costs
Identify, quantify, document, and track productivity and cost reduction initiatives
Present performance insights and financial results to plant leadership and facilitate corrective-action discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations, or a related field from a four-year college or university; and 5+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and/or plant FP&A (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
Experience partnering with operations and driving performance improvement is strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including modeling, pivot tables, lookups, and data validation
Proficient in Word and PowerPoint
Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing/cost accounting modules required
Power BI (or similar BI/reporting tools) experience preferred
Ability to work at a manufacturing plant and spend regular time on the production floor
Ability to use personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas in accordance with site safety policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Individualized talent development plans
Cross-functional experiences
Opportunities for career advancement
Personal and professional development