Cost Accounting Manager

Confidential Employer; 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

Confidential Employer in Buford, GA is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead all cost accounting functions, including inventory valuation, BOM analysis, and standard costing, partnering with operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

This on-site leadership role focuses on accurate product costing, inventory controls, month-end close, and financial reporting while shaping cost reduction initiatives across manufacturing.

Qualifications

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

Inventory management

BOM knowledge

Data analysis

Education

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

Tools

ERP system experience

Job description

Cost Accounting Manager

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

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

When:
Immediate need due to continued business growth and increased operational complexity.

Where:
Buford, GA with an on-site presence required.

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

Office Environment:
Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing setting 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.

Position Overview:
The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of cost accounting, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory controls, and financial reporting while partnering closely with operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

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