Managerial Cost Accounting Consultant

We are looking for an accomplished Managerial Cost Accounting Consultant to support a global medical device manufacturer in Woburn, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a senior finance specialist who can strengthen cost accounting practices, improve inventory controls, and bring clarity to manufacturing finance operations. The consultant will assess current processes, formalize documentation, recommend practical enhancements, and help position the organization for successful audit outcomes.

Responsibilities:
• Evaluate existing cost accounting methods and identify opportunities to improve accuracy, consistency, and financial visibility across manufacturing operations.
• Create clear, comprehensive process documentation for cost accounting workflows, inventory controls, and related finance activities.
• Advise business and finance stakeholders on process enhancements that support stronger internal controls and more reliable reporting.
• Lead analysis of inventory balances, investigate variances, and drive timely reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Oversee annual inventory planning and support physical inventory activities to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Apply manufacturing and standard cost accounting expertise to review product costing, valuation approaches, and margin impacts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve ongoing manufacturing finance issues and support operational decision-making.
• Provide guidance on cost and inventory processes within SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments as needed.
• Help prepare the organization for audit readiness by reinforcing documentation, controls, and compliance-focused practices.• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, with significant exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong background in inventory analysis, inventory reconciliation, and annual physical inventory oversight.
• Demonstrated expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing methodologies.
• Proven ability to document financial processes and recommend improvements that strengthen control frameworks.
• Experience supporting audit preparation and maintaining accurate, well-supported financial records.
• Working knowledge of SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA in relation to cost and inventory accounting activities.
• Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams in a consulting capacity.