Manager, Cost Accounting

Manager, Cost Accounting - MFG exp required

Norwood, MA

Pay Range: $127,000 – $148,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)

As a Cost Accounting Manager
, you’ll play a critical role in a rapidly growing organization, partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to drive smarter business decisions. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, influence senior leadership, and bring greater clarity and transparency to product costs, forecasting, and financial performance.

• Play a high‑impact role partnering closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance.
• Influence senior leadership with insights that drive pricing, investment, and cost strategy.
• Lead and develop a team while shaping best‑in‑class cost accounting processes.
• Build advanced cost‑of‑materials and product cost models used by senior leadership to make key business decisions.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and presentations with insights and recommendations for Senior Management.
• Maintain oversight of capital‑related transactions, fixed asset valuation, accounting, and reporting.
• Provide financial leadership for the Capital Planning process, including ROI analysis.
• Serve as a financial leader on cross‑functional project teams.
• Act as a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to manage production costs and inventory.
• Develop and implement product cost dashboards and KPIs.
• Manage cost systems and drive related process and protocol improvements.
• Budget and forecast Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) based on commodity market trends.
• Partner with Operations leaders to analyze and track cost‑savings initiatives.
• Support the month‑end close by reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries, and analyzing variances.
• Participate in and monitor cycle count activity within the plant.
• Maintain cost standards and bills of material for WIP and finished goods.
• Analyze and communicate variances related to labor, yields, material usage, overhead, and absorption.
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 5–7 years of finance or accounting experience in a full production manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and manufacturing finance.
• Proven ability to mine data, build models, and develop new data streams.
• Strong ERP experience – Dynamics 365, GP Dynamics, or SAP required.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills.

• MBA, CPA, or CMA.
• Experience with MRP systems and advanced costing techniques.
• Experience building dashboards, KPIs, and financial tools for leadership.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements in a growing environment.
• Hybrid work model based out of our Norwood, MA corporate headquarters.
• Frequent collaboration with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance teams.
• Fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment with evolving priorities.

• Top‑tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pet Insurance.
• Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• College Scholarship for dependents.
• Bonus Program for Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Generous 401k Company Match.
• Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Company‑Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Relocation Assistance.
• Employee Bonus Referral Program.
• Community Impact Opportunities.
• Employee Appreciation events.

At Home Market Foods, we champion equal opportunities for all, prohibiting discrimination based on race, religion, gender, and more. Our commitment extends across all aspects of employment, ensuring a fair and inclusive workplace.

At this time, Home Market Foods will not sponsor applicants for employment authorization for this position for the following work visas: STEM OPT EAD, H‑1B, H‑1B1, E‑3, O‑1, J‑1, or TN.