Senior Cost Accountant (relocation assistance available)
Senior Cost Accountant (relocation assistance available)
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Job Description
If youre ready to be part of a company that values clarity collaboration and measurable impact wed love to meet you!
Senior Cost Accountant
Syracuse IN On-Site
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
At POLYWOOD we believe in creating spaces that connect people with the outdoors and with each other. We design and build outdoor furniture thats as durable as it is timeless using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD lumber made from recycled plastics.
But were more than a furniture company. Were makers storytellers and problem-solvers who care deeply about craftsmanship community and the planet. Our teams include everyone from expert fabricators to visionary creatives and were all united by the idea that good design has the power to make life better.
When you join POLYWOOD you become part of a company that values curiosity collaboration and the drive to do things differently.
About the Role
POLYWOOD is looking for a hands-on Senior Cost Accountant who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. In this highly visible role youll lead the charge in driving cost transparency developing robust plant reporting systems and influencing business decisions with data. Youll play a critical role in implementing and managing a comprehensive standard costing system while also supporting plant operations and corporate leadership with clear actionable financial insights.
If youre someone who enjoys solving operational puzzles building dashboards and partnering across teams to elevate performancethis is the opportunity for you.
Who You Are:
Youre a curious analytical thinker who thrives on turning data into actionable insights. You have a deep understanding of ecommerce and marketing performance metrics - and you know how to connect the dots between numbers and business decisions. Youre equally comfortable digging into SQL collaborating with cross-functional teams or presenting findings to leadership.
You dont just report what happened you ask why suggest whats next and help others see the path forward. Whether youre optimizing a campaign troubleshooting a data set or building a dashboard from scratch you bring clarity focus and impact to everything you do.
What Youll Do:
Lead Standard Costing Systems
Design and implement standard costing across materials labor and overhead
Conduct BOM reviews validate routings and establish allocation models
Reconcile variances between standard and actual costs including usage efficiency and absorption
Partner with supply chain engineering and production to maintain accurate cost drivers
Own Plant-Level Financial Reporting
Manage metric reporting budgeting and monthly variance analysis
Deliver clear financial commentary and forecasts to plant and corporate leadership
Oversee inventory valuation cycle counts and physical inventory processes
Support capital expenditure tracking and return on investment analysis
Drive Operational Insight
Develop KPIs for throughput OEE downtime scrap and cost per unit
Build dashboards and scorecards that promote visibility and accountability
Provide insights that drive continuous improvement and cost reductions
Ensure Controls and Compliance
Maintain internal controls around inventory labor and spending
Support compliance with GAAP internal audits and reporting requirements
Document financial workflows to ensure consistency and scalability
Collaborate Across the Business
Serve as a financial partner to the Plant Manager and other operations leaders
Coordinate with IT Engineering and HR to ensure system alignment and data integrity
Assist with ERP optimization and automated reporting initiatives
What You Bring:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or Business
CPA or CMA certification preferred
Minimum of 7 to 10 years of manufacturing finance experience with a strong focus on cost accounting
Demonstrated success in implementing and managing standard costing in a plant setting
Strong knowledge of cost drivers inventory flow and production finance
Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems such as Acumatica SAP Oracle or similar
Experience with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Tableau
Clear communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
Why POLYWOOD: What We Offer and Why It Matters
This is more than a finance role. It is an opportunity to be part of a company that is growing with purpose designing with integrity and building a better way to work. Here is what you can expect when you join the team:
You will have a meaningful role where your insights directly impact how the plant operates. You will join a company that values people innovation and continuous improvement. You will work in a collaborative team environment with opportunities to lead contribute and grow. Compensation is competitive and includes bonus potential along with comprehensive benefits such as healthcare 401(k) paid time off and real paths for career advancement.
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
