Cost Accounting Senior Manager; Onsite

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Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Cost Accounting to lead cost accounting functions for a leading technology manufacturing organization. This role is critical to ensuring accurate costing, inventory valuation, and financial insights that drive operational excellence.

• Provide strategic insights through financial and operational analysis to improve profitability.
• Own and manage the month‑end close process for cost and inventory accounting.
• Lead all cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze manufacturing performance by comparing actual costs to standards and identifying variance drivers.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to ensure accurate costing and margin management.
• Develop and continuously improve cost accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Lead annual standard cost roll and support budgeting and forecasting for COGS.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts for accurate reporting.
• Act as a key business partner to leadership with a hands‑on, solution‑oriented approach.

• SAP experience highly preferred;
  Oracle or other ERP systems acceptable.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years as an individual contributor.
• Experience in technology manufacturing or other manufactured product industries.
• Familiarity with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Sigma) is a plus.

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• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Accounting/Auditing. Industries:
Manufacturing.