Also called: Cost Analyst, Plant Accountant
Figures out exactly how much it costs to make each product, down to the screws and electricity.
You break down the cost of making one bike: steel, paint, labor minutes, machine wear and electricity. Then you show the plant manager why one product loses money and what it would save to automate a step.
Uses BLS accountant wages.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in accounting; CMA certification is helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS projects about average to faster growth for accountants.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI and ERP software automate most cost calculations and reports, cutting junior accounting roles.
Classes: Accounting, AP Statistics, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2011.
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