Cost Accounting Manager Jobs

Explore Cost Accounting Manager opportunities with organizations seeking experienced finance professionals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including roles focused on cost accounting, financial analysis, and operational decision support. Search openings to find a position that matches your expertise, career goals, and preferred industry.

What Does a Cost Accounting Manager Do?

Cost Accounting Managers oversee processes that measure and explain the costs of producing goods or delivering services. They may lead cost accounting teams, maintain costing systems, analyze variances, and prepare reports that help leaders understand profitability and make informed decisions. Responsibilities vary by employer, industry, and company size.

Common Responsibilities

Typical work may include developing and monitoring budgets, reviewing standard and actual costs, evaluating inventory valuation, investigating cost variances, and supporting month-end and year-end close. Managers may also improve internal controls, coordinate audits, build forecasts, and partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to identify opportunities for efficiency.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in accounting or finance, experience with cost accounting and financial reporting, and the ability to lead teams and communicate findings to non-finance stakeholders. Knowledge of accounting standards, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, spreadsheets, budgeting, and data analysis can be valuable. Requirements differ, so review each job description for details such as education, certifications, and industry experience.

Find Cost Accounting Manager Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Cost Accounting Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, then apply for roles aligned with your experience in cost management, accounting, and business partnership.

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$133K - $159K *

Shape the future of our financial operations by leading the Cost of Revenue accounting team. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate reporting, drive process improvements, and uphold complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Elevate financial integrity by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving efficiency across departments. Collaborate with teams to deliver accurate financial reporting and support...

St. Louis, MORemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $160K *

Elevate financial strategy by leading FP&A initiatives, enhancing reporting, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with leadership to deliver insights that support strategic decision-making an...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$135K - $165K *

Elevate your career as you lead the accounting function, overseeing month-end closes while mentoring your team and collaborating across departments to enhance processes and ensure compliance in a fast...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $165K *

Lead our accounting team in driving accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting. Oversee the general ledger close process, manage direct reports, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to s...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing month-end close processes, managing Accounts Payable, and ensuring compliance while enhancing internal controls and operational efficiency...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$76K - $84K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance financial operations through accurate accounts payable processing, invoicing, and compliance. Contribute to month-end close activities and asset tracking, ensuring effic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $97K *

Optimize daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivables, and month-end reporting. Ensure accurate transaction processing in SAP while leading a team and maintaining compliance wi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $140K *

Analyze and oversee external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with SEC and US GAAP. Collaborate with Treasury, Finance, and Legal, while maintaining controls and preparing statements for stake...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$105K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading accounting functions for construction projects. Manage a team while ensuring accurate billing, budget monitoring, and client communication. Drive financial goals and fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$146K - $219K *

Drive the future of pricing strategy by managing proposal pricing teams, ensuring compliance, and delivering accurate cost proposals in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with senior leaders...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial operations and analytics for multiple departments, ensuring compliance and budget adherence while collaborating with leadership to enhance revenue cycle perfor...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$120K - $135K *

Drive financial excellence by leading budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide actionable insights and strategic guidance, ensuring alignment...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations and reporting. Lead day-to-day accounting functions, manage staff, and collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy and compliance i...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Analyze manufacturing costs and drive financial insights to enhance operational efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost management and inventory accounting, support...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Empower our accounts payable operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments, and robust financial controls while collaborating across departments to enhance effici...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Develop and lead accounts payable operations, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and timely payments while fostering team growth and cross-department collaboration to enhance financial controls...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Manage the accounts payable operations, leading a team to ensure timely processing, compliance, and financial accuracy while collaborating with various departments to enhance internal controls and rep...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive efficient accounts payable operations, leading a team to ensure timely vendor payments, accurate expense management, and robust financial controls while collaborating across departments to enhan...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing accounts payable operations, ensuring timely processing, compliance, and financial controls while developing a high-performing team and collaborating across departments to...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive the accounts payable operations, leading a team to ensure timely processing, compliance, and financial accuracy while collaborating across departments to enhance internal controls and improve pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to lead operations, enhance financial controls, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring timely and accurate expense management and compliance...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and timely payments while developing a high-performing team and enhancing financial controls across departments...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion the accounts payable function by managing operations, leading a team, and ensuring accurate financial controls. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes and support timely expense...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the accounts payable team, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and financial controls while collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency and support timely...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Cost Accounting Manager do?question toggle

    A Cost Accounting Manager oversees cost measurement and reporting, analyzes cost variances, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides financial insights to help the organization manage spending and profitability. Specific duties depend on the employer and industry.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Cost Accounting Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for accounting or finance experience, knowledge of cost accounting and financial reporting, analytical skills, and leadership ability. Some roles may require a relevant degree, professional certification, ERP experience, or expertise in a particular industry.

  • Which skills are important for a Cost Accounting Manager?question toggle

    Useful skills include cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, internal controls, team leadership, and clear communication. Familiarity with ERP platforms and spreadsheet or data analysis tools may also be preferred.

  • Where can I find Cost Accounting Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Browse current Cost Accounting Manager listings to explore roles and review each posting for its compensation, location, and qualifications.

  • What industries hire Cost Accounting Managers?question toggle

    Cost Accounting Managers may work in manufacturing, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, logistics, and other sectors. Hiring needs and job responsibilities vary based on how each organization tracks costs and manages operations.