Cost Accounting & Purchasing Controls Manager

CSPAuburn Hills, Michigan

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

CPA

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you’re only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities – Cost Accounting & Product Costing

• Own Bill of Material (BOM) and routing cost structures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and auditability• Lead standard cost (STD) development, maintenance, and periodic cost rolls• Serve as financial lead for Engineering Change Control (ECC), quantifying cost impacts and ensuring timely updates• Analyze and report material, freight, manufacturing methods, and absorption variances• Drive material and freight planning and cost analysis aligned with forecast volumes• Lead labor rate and overhead rate calculation processes• Maintain and govern current cost set integrity across ERP systems

Key Responsibilities – Purchasing Controlling

• Own Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis, tracking, and forecasting• Act as financial lead for purchasing performance (direct and indirect spend)• Develop and maintain material cost index dashboards• Conduct deep-dive cost analysis on direct material and MRO spend• Create and monitor supplier risk heatmaps• Partner with Purchasing on cost reduction validation and savings tracking

Outputs / Deliverables

• Approved standard cost files• BOM-level cost transparency and roll-up visibility• Cost change impact summaries• Standard vs. actual variance diagnostics• Change logs and assumption documentation• Material yield and usage dashboards• Scrap cost decomposition• BOM accuracy reports• Cost waterfall and index-based models

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Frequency of standard cost updates• Percentage of standards reviewed within cycle• Reduction in unexplained variances• Alignment of quoted vs. standard costs• Usage variance reduction• BOM accuracy rate• Responsiveness to engineering and operations changes• PPV trends and accuracy• Percentage of validated vs. claimed savings• Recovery lag on supplier price increases• Material cost forecast accuracy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred)• 7–10+ years of experience in cost accounting and/or purchasing controlling• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)• Strong experience with standard costing and variance analysis• Automotive Tier 1 supplier experience preferred• Strong analytical and cross-functional leadership skills

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!

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What is the work location for this position at CSP?

This job at CSP is located in Auburn Hills, Michigan, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at CSP?

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What employment applies to this position at CSP?

CSP lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at CSP?

CSP is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What education level is required for this job?

The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by CSP for this role?

CSP offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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