Cost Accounting ManagerA leading manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced
Cost Accounting Manager to oversee inventory accounting, cost management, and manufacturing finance activities. This position will serve as a key finance partner to Operations and Supply Chain leadership, providing financial analysis and insights to support operational performance, cost control, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:Costing and Inventory Control- Oversee inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process, finished goods, and inventory reserves.
- Maintain and enhance standard costing methodologies and perform detailed variance analysis across materials, labor, overhead, usage, and purchasing.
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation within the company's ERP system.
- Lead physical inventory and cycle count processes, investigate variances, and implement corrective actions.
- Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital efficiency.
- Analyze product costs, margins, pricing, and manufacturing performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved profitability.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and operational expenses.
- Provide financial analysis and support for productivity initiatives, sourcing decisions, capital investments, and process improvements.
- Manage, coach, and develop accounting and finance personnel as applicable.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
Monthly Reporting- Prepare and analyze monthly cost, inventory, and manufacturing performance reports for management.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to inventory and cost of sales.
- Provide detailed variance analysis and explanations of significant changes in manufacturing costs and financial performance.
- Prepare account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy and integrity of cost and inventory-related general ledger accounts.
- Support internal and external audits by providing financial schedules, analysis, and supporting documentation.
- Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to provide actionable financial insights.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, financial controls, and overall operational efficiency.
- Lead or participate in finance, accounting, ERP, and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with special projects and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing finance.
- Previous experience managing or developing accounting/finance staff.
- Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing variance analysis.
- Experience working with an ERP system in a manufacturing environment.
- Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to partner effectively with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership.
- CPA or other professional accounting designation preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations preferred.
- Experience with continuous improvement or lean manufacturing initiatives is a plus.
Compensation: $135,000
Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.
