Cost Accountant (59186)

**Please no external recruiters**

About the role

Sirio Americas has an immediate opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical Cost Accountant who is passionate about turning data into business value. In this role, you will evaluate cost structures, analyze financial performance, and provide critical insights that influence pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability initiatives. By leveraging financial data and identifying cost-saving opportunities, you will help drive operational efficiency, support strategic decision-making, and strengthen the company's overall financial health.

How will you contribute

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

Maintain and update standard costs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and product costing data to support accurate inventory valuation, financial reporting, and budgeting.

Prepare product cost estimates and sales order quotations for new and existing products, partnering with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and R&D teams to support pricing and profitability objectives.

Analyze manufacturing costs and variances related to materials, labor, overhead, yield, scrap, and purchase price fluctuations; identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Evaluate product and customer profitability by analyzing fixed and variable cost drivers, actual versus planned costs, and other key manufacturing performance metrics.

Support inventory accounting, month-end close, physical inventories, and management reporting by preparing costing analyses, inventory reconciliations, and financial insights for business decision-making.

Collaborate with Operations and Engineering teams to evaluate capital expenditure projects and support ROI analysis.

Communicate significant cost drivers, risks, and opportunities to management to support operational and financial improvements.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety requirements.

Maintain a safe work environment and perform other duties as assigned.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or abilities required for the job:

Advanced cost accounting knowledge.

High attention to detail and curiosity to understand true performance drivers.

Excellent computer skills, specifically Excel and accounting systems.

Excellent negotiation skills.

Excellent problem-solving skills.

Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking in English; bilingual skills a plus.

Excellent written and oral communications skills & techniques.

Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple task/duties.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products.

Knowledge of general office skills and administrative procedures, including, but not limited to: typing, filing, copying, faxing, editing, and development of memos, letters, reports, and correspondence.

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.

Ability to comply with Company policies, procedures, work rules, and protocols.

Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are achievable through the following combination of education, work experience and training:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Minimum of (3) years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in product costing, inventory valuation, standard cost systems, variance analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost accounting principles, inventory controls, and ERP systems.

Proven ability to analyze complex financial and operational data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations that support profitability and operational efficiency.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience may be considered when they provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.

ABOUT SIRIO

Founded in 1993, SIRIO is a global CDMO specializing in dietary supplements and nutraceutical products. We deliver end-to-end solutions—from research and formulation through manufacturing, packaging, and supply-chain support—across gummies, softgels (including plant-based), capsules, tablets, capsules, powders and liquids. With seven production sites spanning the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and five R&D centers, we help brands bring high-quality products to market efficiently and reliably.

SIRIO USA has a rich history spanning over 40 years. Pushing the boundaries of pharmaceutical development since 1984, SIRIO has unrivalled experience in manufacturing high-quality gummies and softgels and creating innovative solutions for its clients, championing quality and compliance at all times.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

Sirio is an equal-opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing medical accommodation for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Sirio will work with applicants to meet medical accommodation needs that are made known to the Company in advance.