What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost Accounting Manager position at LHH?
Cost Accounting Manager
A well‑established, privately held organization in the manufacturing space is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead inventory costing, financial analysis, and operational finance processes.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Opportunity to lead and develop costing processes in a growing environment
- Strong culture focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence
- Exposure to ERP enhancements and system optimization initiatives
- Hybrid schedule with a mix of corporate office, remote flexibility, and plant exposure
What You’ll Do
- Oversee financial costing activities, including BOM and standard cost maintenance
- Manage month‑end inventory costing, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Lead month‑end close related to inventory and operations accounts
- Analyze manufacturing and operational variances (actuals vs. standards) and provide actionable insights
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, losses, and root causes, ensuring timely resolution
- Oversee reconciliation of raw materials and finished goods inventory
- Monitor and analyze conversion cost drivers, trends, and operational impacts
- Partner cross‑functionally with Operations to support strategic and day‑to‑day decision‑making
- Oversee inventory controls, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and consistency
- Manage fixed asset processes related to operations and inventory
- Provide leadership on ad hoc analysis related to COGM, COGS, and inventory performance
What They’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with a focus on cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong expertise in inventory costing, variance analysis, and operational finance
- Advanced Excel skills (VBA/macros experience a plus)