Lead Cost Accountant

Are you ready to lead and encourage a team? Do you excel in paying close attention to detail and possess a strong analytical approach? If you're looking for an exciting opportunity where your expertise can make a real impact, we want to hear from you! We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Lead Cost Accountant to join our Houston, TX team and help craft the financial success of our organization.   In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Lead the Cycle Count program and supervise a team of up to four hourly employees.
• Prepare and analyze monthly inventory, operating expense variances, and the Cost Accounting Report (CAR).
• Own the Purchase Price Variance (PPV) analysis and handle related reporting.
• Reconcile inventory and perform month-end cost and inventory journal entries.
• Analyze manufacturing costs to establish standard labor and overhead rates annually.
• Partner with operations to resolve work order variances and support continuous improvement projects (e.g., Lean/Six Sigma).
• Assist internal teams with cost and margin analysis for new products and project planning.
• Own the quarterly Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory model and support audits and annual physical inventory. 

Who You Are:

• You provide timely and helpful information to individuals across the organization.
• You establish common objectives and a shared mindset.
• You establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results.
• You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times.
• You break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions. 

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, demonstrating your confirmed educational foundation
• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications
• Willingness to complete Six Sigma Black Belt training within 12 months of start date (company sponsored, on-line, asynchronous)
• Flexibility to work overtime during month-end closing and for other projects as needed
• Ability to provide periodic support and communication during the cycle count team’s second shift 

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Master's degree and/or other certifications and credentials 
• 1+ years of supervisory experience  

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.​

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WHY EMERSON 

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development