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Cost Accounting Manager
Location: Alvarado, TX
Summary
We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead and manage cost accounting and operational finance activities supporting our client’s manufacturing and supply chain operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in manufacturing cost structures, inventory control, and plant operations finance, coupled with leadership experience overseeing accounting professionals.
This position serves as a key liaison between operations, supply chain, and finance leadership—ensuring accurate cost reporting, effective process controls, and insightful financial analysis that drive business performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise the manufacturing accounting team, overseeing cost accounting, inventory management, and reporting functions across multiple plant locations.
- Manage and review standard cost updates, cost roll-ups, variance analyses, and inventory valuations to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
- Oversee month-end close activities, including journal entry approval, cost accruals, and reconciliations tied to manufacturing operations.
- Partner closely with supply chain and operations leadership to interpret cost drivers, production variances, and material usage trends—identifying opportunities for efficiency and margin improvement.
- Drive forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring consistency in cost modeling, assumptions, and data integrity across all manufacturing sites.
- Develop and present key performance dashboards and reports using PowerBI or similar tools to support operational decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate policies, and audit requirements; maintain process documentation for all manufacturing cost procedures.
- Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, automation, and efficiency within the manufacturing accounting function.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors on cost and inventory-related matters.
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Finance, or Operations Accounting within a manufacturing or industrial environment (oil & gas preferred).
- Minimum 2 years of Management, supervisory, or team lead experience.
- Proficiency in SAP (S4 HANA or ECC) required; experience with Blackline and Oracle Hyperion/Essbase strongly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel and PowerBI (or similar data visualization tools).
Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and motivate accounting team members.
- Deep understanding of manufacturing cost drivers, inventory accounting, and supply chain financial integration.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities; able to translate complex financial data for operational leaders.
- Strong analytical mindset with a focus on data accuracy, continuous improvement, and process automation.
- Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000