Cost Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring has partnered with a rapidly growing company that is seeking a Cost Accountant to support and enhance its cost accounting function.

• Maintain and enhance standard cost systems, including bills of material, routings, labor, and overhead rates
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights to operations and finance leadership
• Support monthly close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accruals
• Prepare inventory reconciliations, reserves, and obsolescence analysis
• Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to improve cost visibility, efficiency, and profitability
• Support annual standard cost roll and periodic re-costing initiatives
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs and capital expenditures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to cost accounting and inventory
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation and walkthroughs
• Participate in ERP system enhancements and continuous process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or similar preferred)
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Net Suite, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis tools a plus
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Salary range is disclosed as required by law. Eligible for discretionary bonuses. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends on a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.