Cost Acounting Manager

We are seeking a results-driven Cost Accounting Manager with strong experience in manufacturing environments. In this role, you will lead cost accounting functions, including standard costing, inventory management, and operational finance, while partnering closely with plant leadership to drive cost visibility and improve margins. The ideal candidate is highly analytical and business-focused, with the ability to translate complex production data into clear, actionable insights. This position plays a key role in strengthening financial controls, supporting strategic decision-making, and enhancing overall operational efficiency.

Job Function

• Lead all aspects of cost accounting, including standard cost development, maintenance, and annual updates
• Oversee inventory accounting across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Manage month-end close processes related to inventory, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Analyze manufacturing variances (price, usage, labor, overhead, yield) and provide actionable insights to operations
• Partner with plant and supply chain leadership to monitor production performance, identify inefficiencies, and drive cost improvements
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including cost roll-ups and production assumptions
• Maintain and enhance ERP costing systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
• Ensure strong internal controls over inventory and costing processes; support audits and SOX compliance
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance data accuracy and reporting efficiency
  
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–10 years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
• Strong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• ERP experience (SAP preferred)
• CPA or CMA a plus
  
  
  

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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