Explore Director of Cost Management jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Directors of Cost Management help organizations understand, control, and improve costs while supporting sound financial and operational decisions. Browse roles across industries and find a position that matches your leadership experience and career goals.
A Director of Cost Management leads cost planning, analysis, and performance initiatives across a business or a major function. The role may include building budgets and forecasts, analyzing spending and cost drivers, identifying savings opportunities, and presenting recommendations to executive leaders. Depending on the organization, directors may oversee cost accounting, pricing analysis, project controls, procurement cost strategy, or operational performance programs.
Employers often seek senior finance or operations professionals with a background in cost management, financial planning and analysis, accounting, or business operations. Common qualifications include strong financial modeling and analytical skills, experience leading teams and cross-functional initiatives, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations. Familiarity with enterprise planning systems, reporting tools, and relevant industry practices may also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by employer and sector.
Director of Cost Management roles can be found in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, technology, construction, energy, and financial services. Scope and compensation depend on factors including company size, location, industry, and the breadth of the role. Ladders focuses on professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover senior-level opportunities.
Search current Director of Cost Management openings and review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details. Use your experience in cost analysis, financial leadership, and operational improvement to identify roles where you can make a measurable impact.
$110K - $130K *
Advance critical infrastructure projects by managing operations, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong client relationships. Oversee multiple projects and teams while driving business improve...
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Director, Financial Planning and Analysis
$125K - $150K *
Unlock strategic financial insights by building a new FP&A function, driving forecasting, planning, and performance reporting to support decision-making across multiple service lines and enhance busin...
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Director, Financial Reporting/Controller
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Manage financial reporting and accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Lead a team to enhance processes, support strategic goals, and foster collaboration across departments to achiev...
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Director - Finance, Data & Analytics
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Elevate your career by leading financial strategy and analytics to drive impactful fundraising decisions. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance data infrastructure and insights, ensuring organiza...
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$90K - $215K *
Transform your career by leading Finance Operations, overseeing complex media workflows, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, financi...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining property accounting by leading financial reporting, controls, and processes. Leverage your expertise to manage a remote team while ensuring accuracy and compliance across...
3 weeks ago
Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Shape the future of property accounting by leading a remote team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. Drive process improvements and foster collaboration across departme...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...
3 weeks ago
Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Innovate your career by leading a remote property accounting team, overseeing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. Drive process improvements and collaborate with ope...
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Director of Property Accounting
$115K - $130K *
Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...
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$125K - $150K *
Explore a leadership role overseeing financial operations, compliance, and strategic planning. Drive efficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting while managing onshore and offshore teams in a...
Today
$175K - $200K *
Drive operational excellence at a leading agency by overseeing project management, enhancing team collaboration, and implementing best practices to ensure successful delivery of client campaigns acros...
1 week ago
Senior Manager, Financial Management
$135K - $251K *
Manage financial operations for defense programs, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and compliance. Lead a team of finance professionals while advising on cost and profit strategies to ensure program...
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$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of cost estimation by developing policies and assessing product effectiveness. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate project costing while leading a team in a dynamic envi...
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Lead the charge in shaping strategic program management across a diverse client portfolio. Oversee a team of professionals to ensure excellence in execution, governance, and client engagement while dr...
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$110K - $130K *
Oversee the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Lead a high-performing team while managing monthly closes, audits, and financial controls in a dynamic healthcare...
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Associate Director- Project Management
$165K - $185K *
Empower your career by leading project management initiatives in the NorCal region. Drive business growth, manage client relationships, and oversee project delivery while collaborating with a dynamic...
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$100K - $110K *
Elevate your career by overseeing regional financial operations, ensuring accurate reports and strategic budgeting, while guiding and developing your team for success in a dynamic environment...
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Unlock potential by leading financial operations and compliance for nonprofit initiatives. Drive strategic growth, manage budgets, and enhance fiscal systems while collaborating with executive leaders...
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Director, Accounting Operations
$130K - $196K *
Lead and enhance accounting operations by driving performance, governance, and team development. Oversee Accounts Receivable and Payable, ensuring efficient processes and compliance while fostering fu...
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Director, Accounting Operations
$130K - $196K *
Elevate operational excellence by leading Accounts Receivable and Payable functions, driving performance, and developing future Finance leaders. Ensure effective governance and scalable service delive...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive the integrity and accuracy of financial processes as a hands-on leader, overseeing month-end and year-end closes while developing your team and enhancing accounting practices across a multi-loca...
5 days ago
Director - Scheduler - Life Sciences
$120K - $145K *
Transform project scheduling by leading a team that drives efficiency and accuracy in large-scale capital programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery through expert s...
4 weeks ago
$165K - $200K *
Lead the charge in managing project controls for large-scale construction initiatives. Oversee cost, schedule, and change management processes while ensuring compliance and delivering accurate reporti...
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What does a Director of Cost Management do?
A Director of Cost Management leads cost analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost improvement efforts. They help leaders understand spending and make informed decisions about financial and operational performance.
What qualifications are typically required for Director of Cost Management jobs?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for extensive experience in finance, accounting, cost management, or operations; strong analytical and communication skills; and a record of leading teams or cross-functional initiatives. Some roles may prefer a relevant degree or professional certification.
Which industries hire Directors of Cost Management?
Employers hire for these roles across industries including manufacturing, healthcare, technology, construction, energy, and financial services. Responsibilities vary based on the organization's business model and cost structure.
How much do Director of Cost Management jobs pay?
Compensation varies by employer, industry, location, and experience. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check individual listings for salary information and eligibility details.
How can I find Director of Cost Management jobs on Ladders?
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