Strategic Cost Manager Job Fort Wayne area,Indiana USA,Accounting

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Ready to step into a highly visible leadership role where your expertise will directly influence profitability, operational performance, and the future direction of a growing manufacturing organization? If you're a Strategic Cost Manager who enjoys transforming data into business decisions while developing teams and improving systems, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Strategic Cost Manager
Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 + Impressive Bonus Structures
Location: 100% Onsite. Open to candidates within a reasonable commute range of company headquarters.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Lead a team of cost analysts and serve as a key business partner to executive leadership.

• Drive the evolution of costing strategy in a complex manufacturing environment

• Gain visibility with senior leadership while helping shape financial and operational decision-making.

• Play a central role in ERP optimization and cost system enhancements that will influence the business for years to come.

• Join a stable organization that values long-term growth over short-term results.

• Enjoy meaningful career advancement opportunities as the company continues to expand and invest in leadership talent.

• Make a measurable impact on profitability, pricing, inventory management, and operational performance.

• Develop and mentor a talented team while building a culture of continuous improvement.

• Help drive a company-wide transformation in how cost data is analyzed, reported, and utilized.

Key Responsibilities for the Strategic Cost Manager:

• Assess and improve standard costing methodologies, processes, and reporting systems.

• Create and execute a roadmap for cost accounting enhancements and operational efficiency improvements.

• Lead cost analysis, production variance reviews, profitability analysis, and margin reporting.

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, and finance leaders to drive informed business decisions.

• Support ERP optimization initiatives and ensure cost accounting best practices are embedded within the system.

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team focused on continuous improvement and analytical excellence.

Qualifications for the Strategic Cost Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Operations, Analytics, or a related field.

• 8+ years of finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing accounting experience.

• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and developing teams.

• Manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard costing, variance analysis, and ERP systems.

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