Cost Accounting Manager

The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee the financial landscape for one of our most strategic business segments, driving performance and partnering closely with operations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of manufacturing accounting experience with progressive responsibility in finance or accounting
• Experience with SOX compliance working with a publicly held company
• Demonstrated advancement into leadership roles such as Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar
• Strong cost accounting expertise including standard costing, BOM/cost structures, inventory analysis, and variance analysis
• Deep understanding of cost flow and its impact across financial statements
• Hands-on month-end close experience within inventory-intensive or manufacturing environments

Key Responsibilities

• Own full financial statements — P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Lead accelerated month-end close (1–3 days)
• Drive forecasting and planning — budgeting, outlooks, long-range plans
• Oversee cost accounting operations including standard costing, BOM structures, inventory and cost flow, PPV, and manufacturing variances
• Manage inventory accounting and controls — valuation, cycle counts, reserves
• Ensure GAAP and SOX compliance, including revenue recognition standards
• Partner with operations to improve performance — profitability, working capital, and cost visibility
• Lead and develop a distributed finance team across U.S. and global support functions
• Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay & Benefits

The pay range for this position is $170000.00 - $200000.00/yr. Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k), plus matching Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave Employee referral program Tuition reimbursement program Employee assistance program Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in San Diego,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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