Senior Manager, Cost Accounting - Manufacturing

Senior Manager, Cost Accounting - Manufacturing

$130000 - $150000 per year | Virginia Beach, VA | On-site | Permanent

We are a publicly traded, manufacturing organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality products to customers around the world. As we continue to grow, we are investing in both our people and our processes. We offer a collaborative environment where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner, giving our team the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing to influence key business decisions.

• High visibility role partnering with executive leadership
• Own critical cost accounting, inventory, and SOX compliance initiatives
• Strong opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Competitive compensation and annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits + generous 401(k) with company match

We're seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to join our finance leadership team in a highly visible on‑site role supporting a publicly traded manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment and has experience supporting public company reporting, SOX compliance, and cost accounting initiatives.

• Lead all aspects of cost accounting, including standard costing, activity‑based costing, and product cost analysis.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including raw materials, work‑in‑process (WIP), and finished goods valuation.
• Manage cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory controls to ensure financial accuracy.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting while ensuring compliance with GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX controls.
• Partner with internal and external auditors during financial and compliance audits.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning related to manufacturing operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen financial reporting.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three cost accounting professionals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Prior experience working for a publicly traded company.
• Must have hands‑on SOX compliance experience is required.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and financial audits.
• Knowledge of GAAP; IFRS experience is a plus.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Hyperion or One Stream is highly preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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