Cost Accountant
At a glance
Mid-level Accounting role at Astemo. Greenfield · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,981–$135,000 across the United States.
Astemo has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Price manufacturing costs for new business bids and existing programs, with an eye on competitive targets
- Keep an internal record of raw materials, labor and other production costs current
- Help lead value engineering and cost work with purchasing, including preparing parts and coordinating supplier schedules
- Build and improve templates for comparing costs across products or processes
What you bring
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, data analytics or a related listed field
- Five to ten years in finance or accounting, with most of your work focused on costing
- At least three years working in a manufacturing setting
- You can use Microsoft Office and understand corporate profit-and-loss statements
Who this fits
You’ll suit work that calls for analytical problem-solving, project coordination and collaboration with colleagues across locations. The role has no supervisory duties and may involve up to twenty percent travel, factory noise and night meetings with global partners.
From the employer
Company Name:
ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.Job Family:
Manufacturing & OperationsJob Description:
Position Summary:
The Cost Engineer will provide cost expertise for the EV Business Unit to support the achievement of optimal cost targets. This role involves researching current cost drivers and setting targets across the value chain for equipment, materials, and manufacturing. Additionally, the Cost Engineer will support market research and pursue plans to optimize the Astemo's manufacturing capabilities.
Essential Job Functions
- Conduct cost analysis for manufacturing based on requests for new business opportunities and improvements to existing programs, ensuring competitive and optimized pricing.
- Develop, maintain, and regularly update an internal cost database, including raw materials, labor, and other manufacturing inputs.
- Co-lead Value Engineering/Cost (VEC) activities in collaboration with Business Unit Purchasing, including part preparation and supplier coordination/scheduling.
- Create, maintain, and refine benchmarking templates to support cost comparison and analysis.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor/master’s degree in engineering, finance, operations, or data analytics
- 5-10 years of experience in Finance & Accounting (focused primarily in costing)
- 3 years of Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Corporate P&L familiarity
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Ability to work cross-functionally and globally.
- Collaboration across remote sites
- High accountability
- Project management
- Analytical & problem solving
- Communication & presentation
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Software:
- Microsoft Office Suite
- SAP
Work Environment – Travel, Noise, Smells, Quiet, Indoors or Outdoors, etc.
- May require up to 20% travel
- Open office setting
- Factory setting with noise
- Night meetings with global partners
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.
At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.
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