Accounting Manager

Job Overview

The Haulage Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading cost accounting, standard cost governance, product cost analysis, and financial support for the Haulage product portfolio. This role partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Finance leadership to ensure accurate product costing, strengthen cost transparency, support new product development decisions, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead standard cost maintenance, governance, and accuracy for Haulage original equipment and related aftermarket parts in the U.S.
• Own Haulage original equipment standard costs, including support for New Product Development, product changes, and sold-order decisions.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to evaluate the financial impact of design concepts, sourcing strategies, manufacturing decisions, and product cost changes.
• Manage cost estimates for engineering concepts, new product introductions, and modifications to existing Haulage products.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to identify cost drivers, develop cost-out action plans, and support profitability improvement initiatives across the Haulage portfolio.
• Partner with finance and operations teams to standardize cost accounting practices, reporting metrics, policies, forecasting processes, and internal controls.
• Provide financial analytics, operational metrics, and business insights through data visualization, product cost analysis, and management reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, SOX requirements, audit expectations, and internal control standards.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Extensive experience in cost accounting, manufacturing finance, operations accounting, or product costing.
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, BOMs, routings, labor and overhead rates, and product cost structures.
• SAP experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, supply chain, and commercial teams.
• Strong analytical, communication, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to lead process improvement, standardization, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, SOX compliance, audit support, and accounting policy application.
• Strong experience with data visualization, reporting tools, and operational analytics.
• Experience with AI-enabled analytics, automation tools, data visualization, or digital finance transformation preferred.

Additional Information

• Leadership Expectations: The Haulage Cost Accounting Manager is expected to lead with business partnership, ownership, and continuous improvement mindset. This role should challenge existing processes, improve cost transparency, and help the organization make better decisions through accurate financial data and practical business insight.
• Hiring Range: At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $105,000 - $130,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.
• Company Benefits: Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for its customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com.

EEO Statement

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.