Sr. Cost Accountant

## Description

Titan International is a global leader in specialty tires and wheels, serving industries such as agriculture, construction, outdoor power equipment, powersports, and trailers. We deliver high-quality products that help keep equipment operating and businesses moving. With a strong global footprint and a customer-first mindset, we’re focused on growth, innovation, and building a team that drives our continued success.

We’re seeking a **Sr. Cost Accountant** to join our team. This role is responsible for analyzing, monitoring, and reporting manufacturing costs to support operational and financial decision-making. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Senior Cost Accountant plays a key role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving financial controls, and driving operational efficiency.

**What you will be doing:**

• Analyze standard costs, inventory transactions, and manufacturing variances to ensure accurate product costing and financial reporting.
• Perform month-end close activities, including cost allocations, inventory reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and maintain cost, inventory, margin, and profitability reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes by providing cost analysis and manufacturing insights.
• Coordinate and support cycle counts, physical inventories, and audit requirements while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and efficiencies across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
• Review bills of materials (BOMs), labor routings, and overhead rates to maintain accurate standard costs.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to evaluate performance, improve cost visibility, and drive profitability initiatives.
• Assist with capital project analysis, inventory management initiatives, and other ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

## Qualifications
**Required Education and Experience:**

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Effective communicator able to work across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.

**What’s in it for you?**

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, and more!
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization
• Team-oriented culture