Cost Accounting Manager

Vaco Recruiter Services; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Mill Valley, CA, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to oversee inventory and cost accounting while partnering with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams. The role emphasizes accurate inventory reporting and driving process improvements across the organization.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years in cost and inventory accounting, ERP expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or a related accounting function.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems and large data sets.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and business insights.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, and related financial reporting processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Analyze inventory balances, cost of goods sold, reserves, and operational variances.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate product costing and inventory management.
• Review inventory transactions and support inventory tracking and reconciliation activities.
• Drive process improvements across inventory and cost accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility.
• Support external audits and prepare required documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory-related projects.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and analysis.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Cost Accounting Manager

Our client, a consumer products company, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to oversee inventory and cost accounting activities while supporting a growing business.

Location: Mill Valley, CA. The position is hybrid, with in‑office expectations 3 days/week.

Job Description: This role will serve as a key partner to Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, helping ensure accurate inventory reporting and driving process improvements across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, and related financial reporting processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Analyze inventory balances, cost of goods sold, reserves, and operational variances.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate product costing and inventory management.
• Review inventory transactions and support inventory tracking and reconciliation activities.
• Drive process improvements across inventory and cost accounting functions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy and financial visibility.
• Support external audits and prepare required documentation.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and inventory‑related projects.
• Leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency, reporting, and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, inventory accounting, or a related accounting function.
• Strong experience working with ERP systems and large data sets.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to identify trends, variances, and business insights.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience, training, licensure and certifications, office location, and other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is disclosed in this posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.