Cost Accounting Manager

Description

Chris Preble from Robert Half is partnering with a manufacturing organization to identify a Cost Accounting Manager professional who will play a key role in product costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis across multiple operations. This position supports both routine and advanced cost accounting activities and works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to improve visibility into cost drivers and operational performance.

This company has outstanding work life balance, great benefits and lots of opportunity for growth. There's a wide salary range because they're open to different levels of experience and will build the role around the person-skill level they hire. Very low turnover here.

Key Responsibilities

+ Own and maintain product costing structures within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

+ Manage inventory accounting processes, including standard cost maintenance, labor and overhead rate updates, and variance analysis.

+ Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, reserves, and production variances.

+ Perform month-end close activities related to cost accounting and inventory.

+ Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and support cycle count and physical inventory adjustments.

+ Analyze product margins and cost trends, identifying drivers and opportunities for improvement.

+ Partner with operations and supply chain teams to evaluate manufacturing efficiency, material usage, and cost performance.

+ Support internal and external audits, including documentation related to inventory and cost accounting controls.

+ Assist with transfer pricing processes and intercompany cost structures, as applicable.

+ Prepare ad-hoc financial and operational analysis to support management decision-making.

+ Contribute to special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within finance and operations.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- Proven experience in accounting management, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulatory standards.

- Demonstrated expertise in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.

- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.

- Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams and present financial insights clearly.

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