Position: SAP Product Costing Consultant Expert
Location: Neenah, Wisconsin( remote)
Employment Type: Contract
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
- 8+ years of progressive experience in product costing, cost accounting, or management accounting
- Extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP CO (Controlling) module with focus on Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC)
- Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industry with understanding of production processes and cost flows
- Strong experience with standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis
- Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, inventory valuation, and COGS calculations
- Track record of leading costing system implementations or significant system enhancements
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Material Ledger functionality
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in global, multi-entity organizations with complex transfer pricing scenarios
- Consulting experience or Big 4 public accounting background
- Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud)
- Project management certification (PMP) or demonstrated project leadership experience
- Experience with cost management in regulated industries
- Knowledge of automation and RPA applications in finance processes
Technical Knowledge & Skills:
- Expert knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies (absorption costing, activity-based costing, etc.)
- Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures including materials, labor, and overhead allocation
- Proficiency in financial systems and tools (SAP CO-PC, SAP FI, SAP MM integration)
- Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards related to inventory and cost accounting
- Financial modeling and analysis capabilities
- Data analytics and reporting skills
- System configuration and testing expertise
- Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
Soft Skills & Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex costing concepts to non-finance stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strategic thinking and business acumen to connect costing insights with broader business objectives
- Stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
- Project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a remote environment
- Change management capabilities to drive adoption of new processes and systems
- Mentoring and training abilities to develop team capabilities
- Continuous improvement mindset with focus on innovation and efficiency
- Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities
KEY DELIVERABLES & VALUE
This role will deliver significant value to the organization through:
- Cost Accuracy & Integrity: Ensures product costs are accurate, compliant, and reflective of actual business operations
- Strategic Insights: Provides data-driven recommendations to optimize costs, improve margins, and support pricing decisions
- Process Excellence: Establishes scalable, efficient costing processes that support business growth
- System Optimization: Maximizes value from ERP investments through expert configuration and continuous improvement
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Strengthens collaboration between Finance and Operations to drive better business outcomes
- Compliance & Control: Maintains robust internal controls and ensures adherence to accounting standards
Education:
- Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Preferred: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA
- Certifications: CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional accounting certification (preferred)
Thanks & Regards
Avanish Pandey
Quantum World Technologies Inc.
