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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$119K - $141K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic cost accounting team, driving financial transparency, and influencing manufacturing strategy. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance operational exc...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior staff, and enhance your expertise in LIHTC compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements in a dynamic e-commerce environment. Collaborate across teams to e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Drive excellence in cost accounting within a dynamic manufacturing environment. Oversee data analysis, inventory management, and team supervision to ensure accuracy and integrity in cost reporting and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Empower financial accuracy by leading accounting operations, managing close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and mentoring team members to enhance efficiency and decision-making within a...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $170K *

Transform financial leadership by driving performance, compliance, and process improvement in a hands-on role. Collaborate with local and global teams to enhance decision-making and reporting across t...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career as you lead the accounting operations team in enhancing financial processes, ensuring accuracy, and driving automation while mentoring talented professionals for future success...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in optimizing financial operations across multiple entities, ensuring adherence to GAAP and enhancing team efficiency. This role requires a hands-on leader with extensive trucking indu...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $120K *

Join our team to optimize global cost accounting and inventory processes. You'll ensure accurate product costs, support financial controls, and collaborate across departments to drive effective decisi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$139K - $183K *

Optimize cost accounting processes to enhance accuracy and control across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in preparation for potential IPO...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing financial operations for a diverse portfolio of properties. Lead a team of accountants, ensuring timely reporting and compliance while collaborating with various stakeh...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by overseeing financial operations, preparing reports, and managing a team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in accounting for managed properties while fostering strong client relatio...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's driving excellence in Corporate Accounting. Lead a high-performing team, enhance processes, and ensure accurate financial reporting across North America while supporting strategic b...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$92K - $110K *

Lead the charge in enhancing corporate accounting operations while developing a high-performing team. Drive process improvements and ensure accurate financial reporting across North America, aligning...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading a high-performing Accounting team, enhancing processes, and driving financial accuracy across North America. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic initiativ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Drive financial excellence by leading a high-performing accounting team, enhancing processes, and ensuring accurate reporting across North America. Collaborate with leadership to support strategic ini...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$113K - $130K *

Advance your career as you lead a property accounting team, ensuring timely financial reporting and project completion while fostering a high-performance culture in a dynamic commercial real estate en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a high-performance property accounting team, ensuring timely financial reporting and compliance while driving process improvements and mentoring junior staff in a dynami...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$113K - $130K *

Manage a high-performance property accounting team, ensuring timely completion of financial statements, budgets, and audits while fostering a collaborative environment and driving process improvements...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transforming financial operations by developing a high-performing accounting team, driving modernization through analytics and automation, and partnering with senior leaders to enha...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by leading assurance and tax engagements for affordable housing clients. Collaborate with a diverse team, mentor junior staff, and enhance your expertise in LIHTC compliance and pa...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Drive cost management and reporting excellence by leading a team to ensure accurate financial data, enhance cost visibility, and implement process improvements while collaborating with operations and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$75K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee payroll and benefits processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy while managing accounting functions. Collaborate with staff to enhance financial reporting and deliv...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and optimize revenue accounting operations for a global SaaS company, managing a team of Senior Accountants. Ensure compliance with US GAAP and ASC 606 while driving process improvements and supp...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$105K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and developing a high-performing team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate cross-functionally t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

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.