Cost Accounting Manager

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Manager, Cost Accounting to oversee all aspects of cost accounting while serving as the primary financial partner to production, purchasing, engineering, and operations. This individual will play a key role in product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing analysis, financial reporting, and process improvement while leading a small accounting team. This is a highly visible position that partners across the organization to support operational and financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead all cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Analyze inventory, standard costs, and production variances to ensure accurate monthly financial reporting.
• Monitor and maintain standard cost structures and recommend updates as needed.
• Review product costs and pricing to ensure appropriate cost-to-price relationships.
• Oversee job costing for both current and completed production.
• Prepare inventory and job costing schedules for the annual audit.
• Develop reporting and analysis to identify cost improvement opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, purchasing, and operations to support business decisions.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls related to inventory and cost accounting.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and improve financial reporting.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small cost accounting team.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Previous management experience is required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting principles, inventory accounting, and manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Proven ability to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiencies.