Cost Accounting Manager

About the role

Accountant works closely with Operations, Engineering, & Finance to improve costing processes, support decision-making, & maintain strong financial controls. This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Maintain and improve the company's cost accounting system
• Analyze manufacturing costs, including raw materials, labor, overhead, scrap, & landed costs
• Establish and monitor cost standards & investigate cost variances
• Perform monthly, quarterly, & annual standard cost updates
• Monitor inventory transactions, adjustments, shrinkage, scrap, & obsolescence
• Partner with Engineering & Production to maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Support continuous improvement of inventory & costing processes

Financial Reporting

• Prepare & post journal entries
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with monthly financial statements & support a three-day month-end close
• Prepare cost reports & present findings & recommendations to management
• Communicate significant cost changes & trends to leadership

Analysis & Business Support

• Develop financial models & cost analyses, including machine rates, activity-based costing, & variance reporting
• Support budgeting & forecasting through cost analysis & historical data
• Respond to audit requests & internal reporting needs
• Collect & analyze financial data for special projects
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve financial & operational performance
• Develop cost accounting processes for new products & co-manufactured items

Leadership

• Lead & develop a small team of cost accountants
• Promote continuous improvement & strong internal controls
• Collaborate effectively with Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering, & other departments