Cost Accounting Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to strengthen and transform our manufacturing cost accounting capabilities. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with deep manufacturing cost experience who can bridge the gap between accounting, systems, and plant operations.

Job Location

This position is based in Endicott, NY, Colfax, NC, or Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting Leadership
  - Lead the design, implementation, and stabilization of a robust manufacturing cost accounting framework within SAP.
  - Develop and maintain standard costing methodologies, including product cost structures, routings, and bills of material.
  - Own manufacturing cost standards and conduct detailed variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, yield, scrap).

• SAP & Systems Implementation
  - Serve as the finance process owner for cost accounting within SAP.
  - Partner with IT, operations, and external resources to configure and optimize SAP manufacturing and costing modules.
  - Establish strong governance around cost master data, cost centers, and production postings.
  - Reduce reliance on manual workarounds and spreadsheets by driving system-based solutions.

• Manufacturing Partnership & Change Management
  - Act as a change leader, helping operations and plant leadership adopt new costing processes and tools.
  - Translate complex accounting concepts into practical insights for non-finance stakeholders.
  - Provide cost analysis and modeling to support pricing, capital investments, process improvements, and margin management.

• Leadership & Talent Development
  - Lead and mentor cost accounting and plant finance resources (directly or indirectly)
  - Support the development of scalable processes and internal capabilities as the organization grows.
  - Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Job Requirements

• Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong expertise in standard cost accounting and variance analysis.
  • Proven ability to lead process and system change across functions.

• PREFERRED:

  • Experience in continuous-flow or process manufacturing (PVC pipe, plastics, chemicals, metals, paper, food processing, etc.).
  • Prior involvement in a cost accounting system implementation or major redesign.
  • MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar professional credential.
  • Experience partnering closely with plant operations and supply chain teams.

Compensation

Yearly Target Salary is $120,000.00 - 140,000.00
Yearly target bonus up to 15%

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.