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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Technical Accounting Manager 2
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Lead the charge in technical accounting excellence, guiding complex GAAP research and analysis. Collaborate with senior management and external auditors to ensure compliance and enhance financial repo...
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Transform financial operations by overseeing daily accounting functions, managing a skilled team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Partner with us to enable mission-driven work a...
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$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading financial strategies and enhancing accounting operations. Drive compliance and operational efficiency in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with cross-function...
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$108K - $180K *
Elevate your career as an Accounting Manager, driving financial reporting and SOX compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and deliver insights...
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$108K - $180K *
Elevate your career as an Accounting Manager, driving financial reporting and SOX compliance in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external auditors while optimizing sy...
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Optimize project cost controls and rebate program implementation to support recovery efforts. Leverage your expertise in financial management and construction accounting to enhance systems and ensure...
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Join a dynamic team to oversee financial reporting for commercial and multifamily properties. Lead onboarding and offboarding processes while mentoring accounting staff and ensuring compliance with GA...
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Transform financial reporting for commercial and multifamily properties by overseeing accurate monthly reports, managing property transitions, and mentoring accounting staff to ensure excellence and e...
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Elevate client accounting operations by leading full cycle accounting, ensuring GAAP compliance, and mentoring teams. Drive financial impact through process improvements and effective management repor...
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Drive the accounting function by leading a dedicated team, managing month-end closes, and collaborating with senior leadership to ensure financial accuracy and compliance. Opportunity for growth into...
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$120K - $130K *
Transform financial operations by leading a dynamic accounting team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving accuracy in financial reporting. This role offers the opportunity to shape accounting pr...
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Lead the charge in cost accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accurate data to drive business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial visibility and improve proc...
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$130K - $147K *
Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity in financial reporting and supp...
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$130K - $147K *
Drive financial excellence by leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain integrity in financial reporting and supp...
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Accounting Manager - Manufacturing
$80K - $95K *
Lead the accounting function for a manufacturing operation, ensuring accuracy and integrity in daily activities, financial reporting, and collaboration with leadership to drive insights and performanc...
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Lead the charge in advancing cost accounting practices across multiple sites. Collaborate with finance teams to provide financial insights, enhance operational efficiency, and support strategic initia...
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Lead a dynamic accounting team to enhance financial processes, oversee key functions, and drive improvements in accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate across departments to ensure timely reporting and s...
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Contribute to our financial integrity by managing accounting functions, overseeing the monthly close process, and leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance and accurate reporting. Your expertise w...
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Engage with diverse clients to drive impactful accounting & finance solutions, enhancing process efficiencies from reporting to systems implementation. Collaborate with executives on strategic project...
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Accounting Manager/Sr. Manager
$135K - $150K *
Lead a dynamic accounting team to enhance financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency. Drive process improvements while managing month-end close activities and supporting cross-functio...
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Join a team that's driving financial excellence in a leading manufacturing facility. Oversee accounting operations, enhance processes, and develop a high-performing team while ensuring compliance and...
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Join a team that's driving innovation in manufacturing accounting. Lead inventory management, cost allocations, and month-end close while collaborating across departments to enhance financial visibili...
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Partner with us to lead financial operations, manage payroll, and ensure compliance across multiple locations while supporting a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment...
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Join a team that's dedicated to financial excellence by managing payroll, HR, and accounting functions across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and accuracy while leading a skilled team in a dyn...
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Engage in a pivotal role overseeing corporate accounting activities, ensuring compliance with SOX, and leading a dynamic team across multiple locations to drive financial accuracy and operational exce...
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What does a Cost Accounting Manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.