Senior Cost Analyst Opportunity in the Manufacturing Industry
Silgan Containers is hiring for a skilled Senior Manufacturing Cost Analyst in our Woodland Hills, CA office. Apply now to join a stable, inclusive, and purpose driven workplace in a growing industry.
Why Join Silgan?

Location Woodland Hills, CA office

• Salary $90,000 - $105,000 per year, based on several factors, such as years of experience, education, unique skills, performance, labor market conditions, and location
• Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Access to virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program
• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support
• 401k retirement savings plan with a 6 percent dollar for dollar employer match
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities

What You Will Do:

• As a senior manufacturing cost analyst in our Woodland Hills, CA, you will serve as a financial resource for plant teams, provide training in manufacturing accounting procedures and financial analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost account analysis including book to physical inventory reconciliations, sales margin reports, and inventory adjustments
• Post and review plant journal entries and inventory transactions and investigate and resolve reconciliation and production cost accounting issues
• Prepare quarterly FIFO and LIFO inventory entries and related cost forecasts and budgets
• Lead the annual standard cost revaluation process, perform financial impact analysis, and post journal entries for our multiple manufacturing plants
• Maintain metal and freight standards and train plant controllers on standard costing processes in manufacturing
• Reconcile production and inventory for third party vendors that perform part of our manufacturing production processes and review and validate invoices
• Identify and implement best practices to improve cost accounting processes while ensuring compliance with SOX and internal controls

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
• 3 or more years cost accounting experience in manufacturing, consumer product, construction or aerospace
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• ERP experience, JD Edwards preferred
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

Why Silgan Containers?

• As North America’s leading producer of metal food packaging, we support many of the world’s most trusted brands. We are driving innovation and sustainability and building a people first culture rooted in our values.
• From using more recycled materials to investing in renewable energy and modern processes, we are rethinking how food packaging is made and how we grow the teams behind it

Ready to grow your career as a Senior Cost Analyst? Apply today and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.
Silgan is a drug-free workplace

• As a senior manufacturing cost analyst in our Woodland Hills, CA, you will serve as a financial resource for plant teams, provide training in manufacturing accounting procedures and financial analysis
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual cost account analysis including book to physical inventory reconciliations, sales margin reports, and inventory adjustments
• Post and review plant journal entries and inventory transactions and investigate and resolve reconciliation and production cost accounting issues
• Prepare quarterly FIFO and LIFO inventory entries and related cost forecasts and budgets
• Lead the annual standard cost revaluation process, perform financial impact analysis, and post journal entries for our multiple manufacturing plants
• Maintain metal and freight standards and train plant controllers on standard costing processes in manufacturing
• Reconcile production and inventory for third party vendors that perform part of our manufacturing production processes and review and validate invoices
• Identify and implement best practices to improve cost accounting processes while ensuring compliance with SOX and internal control