Cost Accounting Manager

Leoforce; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

PTO

Career growth

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager in Newtown Square, PA to lead costing, inventory accounting, and cost control initiatives. The role partners with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and senior leadership to ensure accurate product costing and transparent cost reporting.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of cost accounting in manufacturing, with expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and operational finance. Travel required 20–30%.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience with standard costing, cost variance analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing/operational accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel including pivot tables and lookups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze costing systems and standard cost structures across material, labor, overhead, and production costs.
• Analyze cost variances and provide explanations, insights, and recommendations to management.
• Monitor P&L costs including COGS, gross margins, and overhead absorption; identify cost drivers.
• Coordinate cost updates across all locations every six months.
• Support cost accounting policy development and internal controls over inventory management.
• Assist audits with schedules and financial analysis; support ERP implementations and improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Amtech/Encore ERP

Job description

Cost Accounting Manager

Newtown Square,PA, US

6974282

a day ago

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 per year
Job Details
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We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost accounting functions, financial analysis, inventory accounting, and cost control initiatives across the organization. This individual will work closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and senior leadership to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, financial reporting, and visibility into manufacturing and operational costs.
The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, with a strong background in standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and operational finance. Experience supporting both manufacturing and distribution operations is highly preferred.
Travel: Approximately 20–30%.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze the company's costing systems and standard cost structures, including material, labor, overhead, and production costs.
• Analyze cost variances and provide meaningful explanations, insights, and recommendations to management.
• Monitor and evaluate actual P&L costs, including COGS, gross margins, production costs, purchase price variances, labor variances, and overhead absorption.
• Coordinate and execute cost updates across all company locations every six months.
• Develop, maintain, and guide the company's overall cost accounting strategy, policies, and methodologies.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls over inventory management and cost accounting processes.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing supporting schedules, documentation, and financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and cost management practices.
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and ongoing improvements to costing and financial reporting processes.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as requested by Finance leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with standard costing, cost variance analysis, inventory valuation, and manufacturing or operational accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and data analysis.
• Experience with Amtech/Encore ERP systems is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work cross‑functionally, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve financial discrepancies.

A bit about us:

Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company that is growing!

Why join us?

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Career growth
• and more!

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