Sr. Cost Accountant

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