Cost Accounting Manager

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A growing industrial company is expanding its cost accounting function. They have the systems and scale — they now need someone who can bring structure, accuracy, and discipline to how costs are captured, analyzed, and communicated.

This role is ideal for someone who likes to fix what’s unclear, establish standards, and serve as a reliable partner to operations, supply chain, and logistics.

• Develop and maintain cost accounting policies aligned to U.S. GAAP
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance reporting
• Improve capitalization practices, GR/IR accuracy, and tariff tracking
• Validate cost and inventory data in SAP (S/4
  
  HANA) and support system improvements
• Provide clear, practical insights to non-accounting stakeholders
• Identify process gaps and recommend solutions that improve efficiency and accuracy

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing or distribution
• Strong SAP S/4
  
  HANA and Vistex experience
• Ability to operate independently and bring clarity to ambiguous processes
• Solid communication skills — someone who can explain the “why,” not just the numbers
• Curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable pushing work forward without micromanagement

• Hybrid:
  Tues/Thurs + one additional onsite day
• Reports to a senior finance leader; potential for broader responsibility as the function grows
• Competitive compensation; open to a more senior candidate if the fit is right

If you’re looking for a role where you can bring order to complexity and build a function with real impact, this is a solid opportunity. Apply confidentially through Opti People Resources.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing

• Manufacturing

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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