This position is hybrid 3 days a week in office in either Woodstock, IL or Shawano, WI with monthly travel to the opposite site.
POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Serve as a subject matter expert in cost and inventory accounting. Lead month-end close activities, perform advanced cost and margin analysis, and partner cross-functionally to provide insights that drive operational efficiency and financial performance.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
4–6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel.
Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
CPA, CMA, or MBA.
6–8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments.
Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead monthly cost accounting close, including cost roll-ups and reconciliations.
Analyze manufacturing variances and prepare cost performance reports with actionable insights.
Support standard cost setting and periodic updates.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret cost results and identify improvement opportunities.
Provide financial input for capital investments, production efficiency, and pricing decisions.
Maintain strong internal controls around cost and inventory accounting.
Lead initiatives to automate and improve cost reporting and data accuracy.
Provide support for other accounting functions when needed
Support and guide junior accountants, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements.
Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description.
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We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 4-6 years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel
- Understanding of US GAAP, inventory valuation, and cost allocation
- CPA, CMA, or MBA
- 6-8 years of experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environments
- Experience leading close processes or improvement initiatives
Charter Manufacturing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Medical premiums are often described as affordable, with wellness incentives lowering costs and new voluntary options (critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident) expanding coverage. Dental and vision enhancements further support value without raising contributions.
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Retirement Support — A dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match, profit sharing, and an additional retirement contribution for most employees indicate strong long‑term savings support. These retirement elements are consistently positioned as core strengths of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly gainsharing and bonuses regularly augment base pay. Profit sharing and shift premiums further boost total compensation.
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What We Do
Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in
