Cost Accounting Director - Manufacturing Plant Controller

Coda Search│Staffing; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager for a global consumer products company in Rockleigh, NJ. This role involves overseeing inventory and cost analysis, ensuring SOX compliance, and improving efficiency in collaboration with plant operations and procurement leadership. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in cost accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This is a full-time position with direct reports and involves regular travel between plants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting.
• Proficient in standard costing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and inventory accounting during monthly and quarterly closes.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, COGS, and standard costs.
• Lead and coach the cost accounting team.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost management

Inventory valuation

Standard costing

Financial reporting

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting (CPA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager for a global consumer products company in Rockleigh, NJ. This role involves overseeing inventory and cost analysis, ensuring SOX compliance, and improving efficiency in collaboration with plant operations and procurement leadership. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in cost accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This is a full-time position with direct reports and involves regular travel between plants.