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Senior Cost Accountant

Company: Davlyn Group
Location: Spring City
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Description: The Senior Cost Accountant is responsible for the cost accounting, inventory valuation and variance analysis of the 3 manufacturing locations. This role will also lead the change to standard costing methodology, support gross margin analysis and provide insight to drive profitability, working closely with Operations, Supply Chain and the Commercial team. Davlyn Group is a fast growing, privately owned technical textile company based in Spring City, PA, just outside of Philadelphia, with additional locations in Norristown, PA, Independence, VA and Juarez, Mexico. Through our Amatex, Darco Southern, Davlyn Manufacturing, and Norfab businesses, our products and engineering services are used by thousands of customers in over 50 countries to help keep heat in its place, improve safety, and increase productivity. DGH is a leading manufacturer of technical textiles, fabrics and yarns used in the appliance industry, industrial markets, and personal protective equipment (PPE). ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard Costing and Cost Structure Own annual/periodic cost roll-ups: BOMs, routing, labor standards, overhead rates and burden allocation across 3 companies. Partner with Operations for time studies and rate updates; model impact of wage, material and overhead changes Harmonize costing methodologies, item categorizations and cost centers across plants. Variance Analysis and Manufacturing Performance Assist in the monthly close process by analyzing PPV, labor efficiency, absorption and overhead spending. Assist in the rolling forecasts and annual budget Team with Operations to prepare KPI packs for Senior Management Inventory Accounting Controls Establish and maintain uniform cost accounting policies and overhead pools Ensure accurate inventory valuation and E&O reserves Lead cycle counts and physical inventories; set count frequency, tolerances and root-cause corrective actions Evaluate and implement inventory controls: BOM/routing changes, standard cost updates, inventory adjustments and approvals. Own cost master data governance across ERPs to drive data integrity Margin, Pricing and Commercial Support Product/customer/plant margin analysis by item; including impacts of freight/duty Model price changes and SKU rationalization changes Be a key contributor in the implementation of new ERP systems Perform other related duties as assigned. Requirements: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing industry; multi-site textiles strongly preferred Deep knowledge of standard costing, BOM’s/routings, variance analysis and inventory accounting SKILLS: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. EMPLOYMENT TYPE, CLASSIFICATION & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is an on-site, full-time, exempt position. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5:00 PM. Departmental demands may necessitate additional work outside of the standard work hours, especially during the monthly close. POSITION TYPE: This role is an individual contributor, someone who provides specialized work & expertise and contributes directly to the Organization’s success without managing other people. TRAVEL: This position may require occasional travel to visit the manufacturing locations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to speak and hear clearly to communicate, listen, discern, convey, express and exchange information. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The environmental characteristics described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Temperature-controlled office setting. Davlyn Group believes that all people are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Davlyn Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Davlyn Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. DavlynL1

Keywords: Davlyn Group, Lancaster , Senior Cost Accountant, Accounting, Auditing , Spring City, Pennsylvania


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