Manager Cost Accounting I

Responsibilities

• Lead the cost accounting function through month-end and year-end close processes.
• Manage the development, maintenance, and accuracy of standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, labor productivity, absorption, overhead spending) and partner with operational teams to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and inventory in transit.
• Partner with FP&A to support forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop reports and financial reporting packages to support plant and executive leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to optimize item structures and work definitions to support reliable standard costing.
• Lead cycle count and annual physical inventory processes while ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance costing accuracy, reporting efficiency, and internal controls.
• Support business case development for capital investments and make-vs-buy decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with SAP system.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience building dashboards and reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of standard costing, and inventory valuation principles.
• Proven ability to improve processes and implement system enhancements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and supply chain teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial information.