Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

We are partnering with a well-established global industrial manufacturing organization to hire a Cost Accounting Manager to lead finance for one of its most strategic business segments. This high-visibility, hands-on role oversees the full financial landscape while driving performance and partnering closely with operations. We're seeking a leader with a track record of steady progression, increasing responsibility, and a commitment to ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with progressive responsibility in finance or accounting
• Must have experience with SOX compliance working with a publicly held company
• Demonstrated advancement into leadership roles such as Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar
• Strong cost accounting expertise including standard costing, BOM/cost structures, inventory analysis, and variance analysis
• Deep understanding of cost flow and its impact across financial statements
• Hands-on month-end close experience within inventory-intensive or manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities:

• Own full financial statements — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Lead accelerated month-end close (1–3 days)
• Drive forecasting and planning — budgeting, outlooks, long-range plans
• Oversee cost accounting operations including standard costing, BOM structures, inventory and cost flow, PPV, and manufacturing variances
• Manage inventory accounting and controls — valuation, cycle counts, reserves
• Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance, including revenue recognition standards
• Partner with operations to improve performance — profitability, working capital, and cost visibility
• Lead and develop a distributed finance team across U.S. and global support functions
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off. Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k), plus matching flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave. Employee referral program. Tuition reimbursement program. Employee assistance program. Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact.

Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Diego, CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.