Cost Accounting Manager

Description

We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to support strategic manufacturing and sourcing decisions through detailed cost analysis and financial evaluation. This Long-term Contract position is based in Austin, TX, and will focus on assessing product and sub-assembly production costs, comparing in-house manufacturing against external supplier options, and delivering clear insights to business leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, analytical judgment, and the ability to work across operations, engineering, and sourcing teams.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluate prioritized products and sub-assemblies to determine full production costs and identify potential savings by expense category when considering external sourcing alternatives.

- Build and maintain comparative cost analyses that incorporate internal manufacturing expenses, supplier pricing, labor, overhead, depreciation, inventory, and accounts payable impacts.

- Consolidate financial inputs into make-versus-buy models to support decision-making across sourcing, engineering, and operations functions.

- Present findings and recommendations to leadership, explaining key financial drivers and participating in discussions around manufacturing strategy.

- Review supplier quotations and validate cost assumptions used in financial analyses to ensure accuracy and consistency.

- Assist with post-decision audits of third-party supplier charges to confirm invoices align with approved quotations and contractual expectations.

- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to gather production, sourcing, and operational data needed for timely and reliable cost evaluations.

Austin

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

- Demonstrated experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or manufacturing accounting environments.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to develop detailed financial models and cost comparisons.

- Working knowledge of accounts payable processes, auditing practices, and expense analysis.

- Experience collaborating with operations, engineering, sourcing, and supplier partners.

- Familiarity with Oracle or comparable ERP systems used in accounting and operational reporting.

- Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.

- Ability to analyze quotations, supplier costs, and production-related financial metrics with a high level of accuracy.

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