job summary: Tatum by Randstad is working with one of our largest Printwork and Apparel companies and they are looking to hire a Sr. Cost Analyst. The company has been around for more than 20 years and works with thousands of businesses, consumers and sports teams across the globe. This position reports to the Financial Planning & Corporate Development Manager. location: Van Nuys, California job type: Permanent salary: $95,000 - 100,000 per year work hours: 9 to 5 education: Bachelor's degree experience: 7 Years responsibilities: Responsibilities: Be a key contributor to the cost accounting system by managing the standard cost development process and working with stakeholders across departments including accounting, operations and data analyticsTranslate material expenses and other Income Statement transactions into key trends, analyses and reports for ExecutivesManage the development of standard costs for new products and monitor actual performance against these standardsAnalyze the actual production costs and compare to standard costs monthly to report on periodic variances and their underlying causesMaintain the cost accounting system (the "COGs Tool") by monitoring and reviewing cost data; investigating and recommending adjustments to the COGs Tool system to provide results that line up close with monthly income statement dataAssist in the preparation of key monthly financial reports to the Board of Directors and Executives, which includes analysis of results for key takeaways qualifications: Qualifications & Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or similar related field5-7 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standardsPrior experience with analytics platform (Tableau strongly preferred)Experience with NetSuite and perpetual inventory system (RF-SMAR preferred)Excellent ability to manage projects and various stakeholdersStrong written, verbal, analytical and problem-solving skills with proven experience in driving process improvementExcellent organizational and follow through skillsStrong data extraction and analysis skillsAbility to work cross-departmentallySelf-motivated, hands-on and detail oriented with the ability to take initiative skills: GAAP, Netsuite, Manufacturing Cost Acct Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Qualified applicants in San Francisco with criminal histories will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. For certain assignments, Covid-19 vaccination and/or testing may be required by Randstad's client or applicable federal mandate, subject to approved medical or religious accommodations. Carefully review the job posting for details on vaccine/testing requirements or ask your Randstad representative for more information