Cost Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of cost and inventory accounting including review of all reconciliations, journal entries, and required reserves to ensure accurate classification and valuation of raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Lead the standard costing process and periodic remeasurement of inventory, ensuring accurately capturing all materials, printing, and freight costs.
• Analyze and explain PPV movements on a monthly basis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements related to cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Continuously evaluate and improve cost accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist in the development of annual budgets and periodic forecasts by providing insights into cost drivers and trends.
• Work closely with production, procurement, and other departments to gather data, resolve issues, and perform ad hoc analyses to support business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA is helpful but not required.
• 6+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or manufacturing/supply chain accounting roles.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and inventory costing principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.