Finance Manager – Operations; Cost Accounting

Job Description

Job Title:

Finance Manager — Operations (Cost Accounting)

Who:
An experienced financial leader with at least 8 years of relevant experience, ideally with a CPA or equivalent certification. You possess a strong command of cost control systems, accounting principles, and a proven ability to lead teams.

What:
You will lead the cost accounting function, overseeing the development, installation, and monitoring of cost control systems. Your role involves interpreting cost data for management, preparing reports comparing actual results to financial plans, and providing cost analyses for production‑related programs. You will also implement new and updated cost reporting and analysis systems while managing a team and complex projects.

When:
This role is available immediately.

Where:
Location will depend on the company’s office, whether hybrid or in‑office work is required (this can be adjusted based on the specific office location or policy).

Why:
You’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of the operations by providing accurate and timely cost accounting data, helping the company optimize production costs and maximize profitability.

Office Environment:
Professional, collaborative office environment (you can specify whether hybrid or remote flexibility is available).

Salary: $105,000 — $135,000 base salary, plus a 10% annual bonus based on performance.

As a Finance Manager — Operations, you will be responsible for leading the cost accounting team, developing and monitoring systems that track costs across production activities. This role will provide key financial insights for decision‑making and will be central to ensuring cost efficiency and profitability within the organization.

• Lead and manage the cost accounting function.
• Develop, install, and monitor cost control systems.
• Create and present reports comparing actual results to plans.
• Perform cost analyses for production activities and ensure inventory valuation and cost variance analysis.
• Implement and refine cost reporting and analysis systems.
• Manage personnel, budgets, and complex cost accounting projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in cost accounting.
• Preferred CPA or equivalent certification.
• Strong knowledge of cost control systems, accounting principles, and team leadership.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now. Feel free to share this opportunity with anyone in your network who might be a good fit!

Staff Financial Group