Manager Cost Accounting

Job Summary

The incumbent will supervise, review, and coordinate activities of the Corporate Cost Accounting Department, including training and developing staff personnel to maintain a high level of work efficiency, competency, and flexibility.

• Coordinate and review all required journal entries during the month‑end close.
• Coordinate and review analytical Gross Margin reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Provide senior leadership with quarterly cost and volume variance analysis by product segment.
• Coordinate and review the preparation and issuance of management reports including Adj. EBITDA waterfall slides compared to plan and prior year.
• Coordinate and review corporate product costing process during the month‑end close.
• Coordinate and review all pre‑ and post‑close validation checks monthly, including specific inventory reporting validations.
• Coordinate and review ad hoc exhibits included in the monthly Costing Package.
• Participate in updating material cost standards within SAP.
• Maintain compliance with SOX and other internal controls.
• Coordinate and review special projects, providing assistance where necessary.
• Coordinate quarterly and year‑end audit closing schedules and monitor progress.
• Initiate, research, and document improvements to current methods and procedures.
• Promote greater analytical skills across the finance team.
• With approval, investigate and implement process changes to promote internal controls and efficient transaction processing.

• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for direct team members.
• Offer insight to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet overall company objectives.
• Empower and promote appropriate responsibility and authority for learning, growth, and decision‑making.
• Oversee training needs to ensure understanding and compliance with GAAP.
• Develop relationships between department members and other CF departments through communication across management.
• Promote the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourage cross‑involvement between people and groups.

• Bachelor’s degree major in Accounting or equivalent; CPA preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and administrative skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals throughout the organization.
• Proficiency in Windows PC use, working knowledge of Excel and Word.

The Corporate Cost Accounting Department provides accurate and timely information on operating costs, including measuring the value of inventory each month and verifying cost of sales. Cost Accounting compares actual and anticipated results and provides explanations for unusual variations. The Manager ensures these functions are performed accurately and efficiently.

Estimated base pay: $99,500 – $139,900. Incentive program available to all full‑time employees. Comprehensive benefits package includes two medical plan options, a health savings plan with company contribution and match, dental and vision benefits, a wellness incentive program, 401(k) plan with 10%–13% employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and more. Flexible work arrangements are available.

• Establish and implement processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements.
• Ensure established processes/procedures are followed as designed.
• Work with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies and needs for new processes.
• Develop and implement corrective actions regarding department internal controls as necessary.