Cost Accounting Manager

Excellent opportunity for a driven Cost Accounting Manager to unlock your ambition and work the future at Aalberts.

As a full‑time Cost Accounting Manager in the Cost Accounting Department at Aalberts, you will manage the day‑to‑day accounting operations for our manufacturing facilities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely close in compliance with US GAAP and company policies. This role partners with plant leadership to drive operational performance through cost accounting, inventory control, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement.

• Lead cost accounting for the plants (standard costing and variances), including analysis of material, labor, and overhead absorption; partner with Operations to identify drivers and corrective actions.
• Own the monthly close for the manufacturing sites, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and timely submission of results to corporate consolidation in accordance with the close calendar.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with company policies, US GAAP, and applicable statutory requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts/physical inventories, inventory reconciliations, reserve analysis, and monitoring of scrap/obsolescence.
• Prepare, analyze, and communicate monthly financial results (P&L and key metrics), including variance explanations and support for plant performance reviews.
• Serve as the primary site contact for internal and external audits; prepare schedules, respond to requests, and drive timely issue resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and support for compliance activities (e.g., sales/use, property, payroll‑related reporting and other regulatory requirements) in partnership with corporate tax/payroll.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems (including ERP enhancements), standard work, and documentation; manage special projects as assigned.
• Partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and HR to support decision‑making and strengthen financial discipline across the facility.
• Complete additional duties as assigned by your manager.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing/plant accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, financial close/reporting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
• Experience with budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• ERP experience required; JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills;
  English proficiency at least B1.
• Ability to partner effectively with plant leadership and corporate functions.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and maintain effective working relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, make sound decisions, and solve general problems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, translating financial results into operational actions.
• Strong business partnering skills and ability to function in a cross‑functional manufacturing environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset; ability to standardize processes, improve controls, and streamline close/reporting.
• Self‑starter in a fast‑paced environment, accepting new responsibilities and achieving results.
• High accountability and attention to detail, prioritizing and meeting deadlines.

Operate standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. Communicate verbally and in writing with colleagues, customers, and clients. Visually perceive and assess information on screens and documents. Ascend/descend stairs or use elevators in office buildings. Maintain concentration and complete tasks in varying noise levels. Make decisions in potentially high‑stress vendor interactions. Prioritize and manage multiple communication projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Operate standard office equipment and software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, content management systems).…