Director of Cost Accounting

About the role

Our client is a rapidly growing global manufacturing company specializing in extending the lifecycle of critical products used in automotive, industrial, and energy infrastructure markets. Based in Dallas, TX, the company is investing heavily in its finance and operational infrastructure to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of global cost accounting and inventory valuation across multiple manufacturing locations
• Own and optimize the cost accounting framework within the ERP system, ensuring accurate inventory transactions and cost structures
• Lead the development and governance of standard costing methodologies and cost control systems
• Direct cost analysis including margin analysis, variance investigations, and operational constraint reviews
• Deliver executive-level financial insights and recommendations to support pricing strategies, operational performance, and capital investments
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in standard cost roll processes and inventory reconciliations across sites
• Oversee capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset management
• Manage inventory reserve analysis, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
• Partner with operations teams on physical inventory processes and system improvements
• Lead finance process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, automation, and analytical capabilities
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cost accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and GAAP compliance
• Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle or similar platforms strongly preferred)
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leadership
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment