Cost Accountant

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

We are currently seeking a Cost Analyst who is responsible for developing the standard cost for all manufactured materials (including freight/shipping, duty, brokerage fees, transfer price of finished goods and semi-finished goods from vendors), preparing cost estimates/analysis, and informing departments on variances and cost drivers. The Cost Analyst is a key support role within the operations team and supports Sparta and the Nicaragua Apparel Company operations.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop Budget Standard Cost (BSC) for all manufactured materials.
• Collaborate with Transportation, Customs, and Product teams to identify proper FOB, freight, and duty cost elements.
• Coordinate with Material Master Analyst in new SKU introduction, set-up, and costing.
• Coordinate with NAC cost analyst for labor standard hours and material yields
• Collaborate with plant/manufacturing facility controllers to unify costing processes within Amer framework.
• Develop and monitor cost, PGP (product gross profit), and PPV (purchase price variance) data tracking for continuous improvements to the cleanliness and integrity of data.
• Resolve billing blocks or purchase order issues due to costing issues.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related area and a minimum of 3 years of experience in cost analysis or a similar analytical role. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Other qualifications include:

• Computer proficiency required in Microsoft Office, including strong knowledge of Excel.
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Fluency in Spanish and English strongly preferred
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or a related industry is preferred.
• Extreme attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skills

What We’ll Provide

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Paid time off for part- and full-time employees
• Education reimbursement
• Medical, dental and vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteering programs
• Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.