Cost Accounting Manager

LHH; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager in Eagan, MN, to manage cost accounting activities and support financial reporting across multiple locations. This hands-on role focuses on improving processes and requires strong cost accounting skills. Ideal candidates will have extensive financial experience in manufacturing, with leadership opportunities.

You will oversee product costing, analyze variances, and build relationships with operations and administrative teams. Essential duties include supporting month-end close processes and leading the accounting team.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience in a multi-plant or multi-entity environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve standard product costing and item setups.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and improve performance.
• Oversee EDI systems for accurate transaction flow.

Skills

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA (preferred)

Job description

We are currently partnering with a longstanding, private MN based manufacturing company on a Cost Accounting Manager position. This role partners closely with finance, accounting and operations leadership and is responsible for managing cost accounting activities while supporting project‑based financial reporting and analysis supporting multiple locations. reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller

This is a hands‑on role ideal for someone with strong cost accounting roots who enjoys working cross‑functionally, improving processes, and ensuring accuracy and visibility across financial operations. This will have two direct reports - leadership experience preferred but not required. Good place to take that leap into leadership!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve standard product costing; item setup, bills of materials, labor and overhead rates, and material pricing/yields.
• Identify and drive cost improvement opportunities.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with operations to address causes and improve performance.
• Oversee EDI systems to ensure seamless and accurate transaction flow between business systems.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting to support timely and accurate monthly close and year‑end audit processes.
• Serve as a key financial resource to operations and administrative teams, supporting problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Present financial insights to division operations leadership.
• Collaborate with the FP&A Manager to ensure accounting and costing practices support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employees, suppliers, and customers and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Lead and mentor accounting personnel, fostering a positive, collaborative work environment and delivering exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the accounting team to ensure all responsibilities are executed accurately and efficiently; oversee performance management, compensation reviews, and communication of policies.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of financial accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a multi‑plant and/or multi‑entity environment is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

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Fair Chance

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)