Accounting Manager

Tatum by Randstad; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatum by Randstad is seeking an experienced Interim Cost Accounting Manager (Individual Contributor) for an immediate, high-impact project supporting a major multi-segment enterprise as they navigate a multi-year finance transformation through August 2028. This hybrid Philadelphia role is hands-on with no direct reports.

The position covers inventory and overhead accounting, month-end close, variance analysis, and collaboration with FP&A, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of hands-on accounting experience at manager or senior level.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge with hands-on close and reconciliations.
• Experience with inventory and overhead cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel; SAP experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inventory accounting: journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, variance analysis.
• Overhead accounting & allocations: provisional rate calculations, rate application, forecasting.
• Financial & variance analysis: inventory/overhead schedules and drivers.
• Cross-functional collaboration with FP&A, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Ops.
• Audit & special projects: support auditors and lead ad-hoc accounting initiatives.

Skills

7–10+ years accounting experience

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

SAP ECC/S/4HANA

Job description

Tatum by Randstad is seeking an experienced, high-caliber INTERIM Cost Accounting Manager (Individual Contributor) for an immediate, high-impact project assignment supporting a major multi-segment enterprise as they navigate a multi-year finance transformation through August 2028. This role is critical in providing functional, day-to-day accounting backfill—specifically across inventory and overhead accounting—enabling core leadership to shift focus toward enterprise-wide system transformation milestones.

*HYBRID- PHILADELPHIA*

Role Overview

Despite the manager-level title, this is a hands-on individual contributor position with no direct reports. The target candidate will directly execute routine operational accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close, and variance analysis, stepping into a key functional role to maintain seamless accounting continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Accounting: Prepare and upload journal entries, complete balance sheet reconciliations, and monitor field-processed transactions to ensure compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP. Analyze material costs, troubleshoot transactional discrepancies, and support month-end/year-end close.
• Overhead Accounting & Allocations: Support annual provisional overhead rate calculations, rate application within the accounting system, and periodic forecasting. Analyze direct labor, material, and overhead costs to facilitate accurate quarterly rate true-ups and adjustments.
• Financial & Variance Analysis: Prepare and interpret inventory and overhead schedules, providing clear operational insight into variance drivers and financial trends.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with FP&A, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations to ensure proper accounting treatment and drive continuous process improvements.
• Audit & Special Projects: Assist internal/external auditors during review cycles and lead high-priority ad-hoc accounting projects.

Position Qualifications

• Experience: 7–10+ years of progressive, hands-on general accounting experience (Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or strong Senior Accountant).
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Technical Mastery: Strong fundamental U.S. GAAP background with direct, hands-on experience performing journal entries, complex balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close without relying on direct reports.
• Cost & Overhead Exposure: Practical knowledge of inventory accounting, material costing, and indirect-cost/overhead allocation processes.
• Systems & Excel: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (building data models, variance schedules, and analytical tools). Working knowledge of SAP (ECC or S/4HANA) is strongly preferred.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively across operations, engineering, and finance functions.