Cost Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manage
r to join our global operation. This role plays a critical part in ensuring accurate and reliable product standard costing, supporting operational decision-making, and driving financial transparency

.The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis. This position partners closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance teams to improve processes, enhance reporting capabilities, and support strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will also act as a subject matter expert for ERP costing processes and help drive system and reporting improvements

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Key Responsibiliti

• esLead the cost accounting function through month-end and year-end close processe
• s.Manage the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhea
• d.Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, labor productivity, absorption, overhead spending) and partner with operational teams to identify root causes and corrective action
• s.Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and inventory in transi
• t.Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning activitie
• s.Develop reports and financial reporting packages to support plant and executive leadershi
• p.Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize item structures and work definitions to support reliable standard costin
• g.Lead cycle count and annual physical inventory processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standard
• s.Identify and implement process improvements to enhance costing accuracy, reporting efficiency, and internal control
• s.Support business case development for capital investments and make-vs-buy decision
• s.Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to support operational and financial succes

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Qualificati

• ons Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related fie
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  Minimum 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environme
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  Strong experience with SAP syst
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  Advanced Excel skills and experience building dashboards and reporting too
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  Strong knowledge of standard costing, and inventory valuation principl
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  Proven ability to improve processes and implement system enhancement
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  Experience working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain tea
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insigh
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  Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial informati