Cost Accounting Manager Dalton, GA

Cost Accounting Manager

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Cost Accounting Manager to lead project and cost accounting activities across a growing organization. This is a high-impact finance leadership role responsible for WIP reporting, job costing, percentage-of-completion accounting, and building scalable financial processes that support operational growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on project costing experience, and the ability to partner closely with Operations to provide accurate, timely, and actionable financial reporting.

This individual will also help strengthen internal controls, improve financial visibility, and support systems and process enhancements.

What You'll Do

• Own and manage the WIP reporting and job costing process across all entities.
• Oversee project-based revenue recognition and financial reporting.
• Deliver reporting and insights on project performance, cost trends, margins, and forecasts.
• Partner with Operations to improve estimate accuracy, cost tracking, and financial accountability.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and automation initiatives.
• Support ERP and systems-related improvements to create a more scalable accounting infrastructure.

The Cost Accounting Manager role offers an opportunity to build structure, develop a department, have executive level exposure, and impart real impact to a rapidly scaling organization. Additionally, it offers professional growth with reasonable work/life balance. If you would like to be part of the next chapter of this growth story and leave your finger prints on a successful group, please apply today to discuss further.