Manager, Cost Accounting - MFG

Manager, Cost Accounting - MFG exp required

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Location:

Norwood, MA (Hybrid Work Schedule).

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

Experience: Required experience in cost accounting from full production manufacturing companies.

• 🚀 Join a rapidly growing organization where your work directly supports business decisions.
• 🧮 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.
• 🏢 Enjoy a hybrid work model based out of our Norwood, MA corporate headquarters.
• 🔍 Work in an environment that values curiosity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• 👥 Manage, train, and develop the Cost Accounting team while ensuring organizational goals are met or exceeded.
• 📈 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.

• Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
• Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
• Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
• Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
• Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
• Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
• Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
• Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
• Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
• Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
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