Senior Cost Accountant

Job description

Winpak is seeking a Senior Cost Accountant to join their Finance team based out of Sauk Village, Illinois. In this role, you will act as a key financial partner to plant operations, providing insight into manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and operational efficiency. You will support decision-making by delivering meaningful analysis on production, inventory, and spending, while ensuring strong financial controls. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with operations and translating financial data into actionable business insights. Key Responsibilities: - Partner with plant leadership to monitor financial performance and ensure adherence to company policies and internal controls - Develop and deliver reporting to analyze manufacturing variances, key performance indicators, and operational trends - Identify, implement, and track process improvements across plant functions - Oversee inventory cycle counts, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure accurate inventory valuation - Monitor capital project spending, ensuring compliance and timely project closeout - Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including development of work center rates and manufacturing...