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.

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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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$103K - $140K *

Lead and optimize payroll operations across diverse employee populations, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Manage a dedicated team while implementing process improvements and supporting multi-state p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Transform payroll operations by leading diverse teams, overseeing compliance, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payroll delivery for a multi-state organization, while collaborating across funct...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to high-quality payroll services by leading complex payroll operations and mentoring a skilled team. Drive compliance, manage implementations, and partner with key stakeho...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$103K - $140K *

Lead payroll operations across a multi-state organization, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Oversee team performance, manage payroll implementations, and collaborate with HR and finance to enhance pa...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $165K *

Empower finance transformation by leading cross-functional initiatives that modernize processes and systems. Drive scalable solutions aligned with SOX requirements, ensuring efficiency and data qualit...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing finance and accounting processes, ensuring GAAP compliance, and delivering high-quality financial reporting while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships acros...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $108K *

Join us to lead complex accounting activities, ensuring financial integrity and compliance while driving process improvements and automation initiatives across the organization. Collaborate with teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$92K - $110K *

Elevate your career by managing technical projects from inception to completion. Ensure customer satisfaction through effective coordination and a customer-focused approach in a dynamic startup enviro...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $93K *

Provide expert accounting leadership, driving monthly close processes and ensuring accurate reporting under US GAAP. Collaborate with team members to enhance financial integrity and streamline operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$140K - $172K *

Drive IT audit and SOX compliance initiatives, enhancing controls and governance. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure audit readiness and implement process improvements across the organization, in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $100K *

Lead the charge in building robust accounting operations for CPG, ensuring GAAP compliance while enhancing reporting accuracy and system efficiency to support growth and scalability in a dynamic envir...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Drive the Accounts Payable function by leading a small team, enhancing processes, and ensuring timely payments. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and improve workflows in a fast-paced...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance the accounts payable function, managing a small team to ensure accurate, timely payments while improving processes and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic business environment...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $110K *

Champion financial integrity by overseeing comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and advancing the collaboration between operational finance and business units t...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $110K *

Develop comprehensive financial reporting and compliance solutions, managing accounting operations such as General Ledger, cash management, and financial analysis while collaborating with cross-functi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $100K *

Support the accounting operations for CPG sectors, focusing on GAAP-compliance, financial reporting, and inventory accounting while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$126K - $140K *

Lead a finance team to drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning. Oversee management reporting and special projects while mentoring staff and ensuring compliance with financial policies and...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Lead the evolution of our GTM systems architecture, ensuring seamless integration and governance across HubSpot CRM and related tools. Drive strategic initiatives, manage a small team, and enhance sys...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of daily accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage expense tracking, vendor processing, and support audits in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by leading accounting operations and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance while fostering tal...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$147K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining analytics and AI solutions. Lead a talented group of data scientists to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency through innovative analytics, reporting, and AI...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform hotel operations by leading accounting and HR functions, ensuring compliance and excellence in service delivery while fostering a supportive team environment. Drive financial accuracy and em...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Revenue Operations function, ensuring accurate forecasting and KPI governance while managing a team of analysts. Drive growth by optimizing sales processes and providing strategic insights to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance financial analysis and reporting by collaborating across multiple departments, driving performance, and improving processes to support strategic decisions in our dynamic org...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive the accounting team’s daily operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards while enhancing processes and leveraging technology for improved financial reporting and team perfo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.