Cost Accounting Manager

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Burlington, MA area in its search for a Cost Accounting Manager. This newly created role will own the cost accounting function and work closely with Finance and Operations to provide cost insight and drive improvements in cost reporting and controls.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing cost accounting experience and be comfortable working directly with plant operations in a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, inventory and overhead
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings and manufacturing operations
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costs including materials, labor and overhead
• Analyze manufacturing variances and work with Operations to understand underlying drivers
• Manage inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Maintain overhead allocation and absorption methodologies
• Oversee cycle counts and physical inventory
• Provide cost and margin analysis to support business decisions
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement on BOMs, routings and cost inputs
• Support month-end close, reconciliations and audit requirements
• Assist with cost accounting process improvements as the organization continues to grow

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Variance analysis

BOMs & routings

Manufacturing cost accounting

Collaboration with plant leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Burlington, MA area in its search for a Cost Accounting Manager. This is a newly created position that will be responsible for the cost accounting function and work closely with Finance and Operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing cost accounting experience and be comfortable working directly with plant operations in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costs including materials, labor and overhead
• Analyze manufacturing variances and work with Operations to understand underlying drivers
• Manage inventory valuation including raw materials, WIP and finished goods
• Maintain overhead allocation and absorption methodologies
• Oversee cycle counts and physical inventory
• Provide cost and margin analysis to support business decisions
• Work with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Procurement on BOMs, routings and cost inputs
• Support month-end close, reconciliations and audit requirements
• Assist with cost accounting process improvements as the organization continues to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, inventory and overhead
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings and manufacturing operations
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP systems
• Ability to work closely with plant and operational leadership

Compensation: $140K–$160K plus bonus and equity. This position is 100% onsite in the Burlington, MA area.

Resumes will be held in strict confidence.