Senior Cost Accountant

Senior Cost Accountant/Controller

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment.  As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.

About the Role

Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Senior Cost Accountant/Controller who specializes in analyzing, managing, and reporting a company’s costs to support decision-making and profitability. We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.

This is an onsite role, and the ideal candidate should live in the Manchester, CT area or is willing to relocate.

What You Will Do

• Business partner and consultant for senior leadership team regarding all financial issues
• Lead cost accounting activities including inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and profitability statements to support business decisions.
• Monitor manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs; investigate variances and partner with operations to recommend corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost trend analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, supply chain, and production) to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Conduct product cost analysis to support pricing strategies, margin optimization, and new product development.
• Reconcile inventory balances, oversee physical counts, and ensure accuracy of raw material, WIP, and finished goods valuations.
• Prepare cost data and documentation for internal and external audits.
• Additional responsibilities as required

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance and/or Economics
• Minimum 5 years of relevant cost accountant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Sage100 experience preferred
• Self-starter with a strategic mindset working independently while multi-tasking
• Strong knowledge of production processes and operations
• Experience developing APs
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Minimal travel required – 10%

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

$96,000 - $125,000/annual salary range + annual incentive bonus + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance.
• Wellness program provided through Rally.
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution.
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays
• Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable