Cost Accounting Manager

NorthPoint Search Group; Buford (GA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Generous vacation package

Job summary

A growing manufacturing organization in Buford, GA, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting functions, including inventory valuation and standard costing. This role requires strong cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments and a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. The ideal candidate will analyze manufacturing costs, provide insights to leadership, and support operational improvements. Competitive salary up to $140,000, plus benefits including medical, dental, vision, and vacation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments.
• Deep understanding of inventory management and bill of materials (BOM).
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate financial insights.
• ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting processes including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation.
• Maintain and improve bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and costing structures.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Support month-end close, reporting, and audit requirements related to cost accounting.

Skills

Cost accounting expertise

Inventory management

Data analysis

Communication of financial insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Cost Accounting Manager

An established and growing manufacturing organization seeks a detail-oriented accounting leader with strong inventory and cost expertise.

Lead all cost accounting functions including inventory valuation, bill of materials analysis, and standard costing to support operational and financial decision-making.

Immediate need due to continued business growth and increased operational complexity. The position is in Buford, GA with an on-site presence required.

To strengthen financial visibility and improve cost controls across manufacturing operations.

The office environment is collaborative and fast-paced, with close interaction between finance and operations teams.

Salary: Up to $140,000 base salary plus medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and generous vacation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting processes including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliation
• Maintain and improve bill of materials (BOM) accuracy and costing structures
• Analyze manufacturing costs and provide actionable insights to leadership
• Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and process improvements
• Support month-end close, reporting, and audit requirements related to cost accounting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• Strong cost accounting experience within manufacturing environments
• Deep understanding of inventory management and bill of materials (BOM)
• Proven ability to analyze data and communicate financial insights
• ERP system experience preferred