Cost Accounting, Manager

CMI (Central Moloney); Pine Bluff (AR); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

401(k)

Vacation Pay

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Senior Manager of Cost Accounting to oversee cost accounting operations across North America. This role involves leadership and team development, enhancing cost accounting processes, managing fixed assets, and playing a pivotal part in ERP implementation. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in cost accounting with a strong leadership aptitude and relevant educational background. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, with leadership responsibilities; industrial manufacturing preferred.
• Experience in ERP transitions or systems implementation.
• Proven ability to contribute to high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting operations across North America.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Cost Accounting team.
• Document and standardize cost accounting practices.
• Manage the accurate recording and reporting of fixed assets.
• Integrate cost accounting processes into the new ERP system.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

CMA (Certified Management Accountant)

Tools

Infor SyteLine

Job description

Title: Cost Accounting, Manager

Location Pine Bluff, AR or Panama City, FL

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Cost Accounting will oversee cost accounting operations across North America. This role is pivotal in strengthening cost accounting processes, supporting the company's ERP transition, managing fixed assets, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will have a balance of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a desire to grow alongside the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Cost Accounting team, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment
• Build strong relationships across finance, production, operations, supply chain and engineering to ensure alignment with company goals
• Cost Accounting Operations and Supply Chain
• Oversee and enhance cost accounting processes, including month‑end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Partner with operational leaders to analyze and improve manufacturing costs, inventory valuation, and profitability
• Partner with Supply Chain leaders to ensure accurate supply chain costs are tracked, recorded and analyzed to enable the most efficient supply chain possible. Implement Total Delivered Cost (TDC) concepts to lower all costs in the supply chain
• Document and standardize cost accounting practices for consistency and efficiency
• Fixed Asset Management
• Manage the accurate recording, depreciation, and reporting of fixed assets
• Ensure compliance with capitalization policies and coordinate with operations on asset tracking and utilization
• Work with FP&A to perform post‑mortem performance review on major capital projects
• ERP Implementation and System Transition
• Play a key role in the phased implementation of Infor SyteLine CSI, providing expertise to address challenges such as incomplete bills of materials and routings
• Ensure that cost accounting processes are successfully integrated into the new system
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
• Lead company‑wide initiatives such as the physical inventory process, working with diverse teams to ensure accuracy and operational success
• Act as a key partner to operational and supply chain teams to support decision‑making with actionable insights
• Strategic Contributions
• Develop forward‑looking cost strategies to support company growth and profitability
• Proactively identify areas for improvement and innovation in cost accounting practices
• Variance Analysis and Reporting
• Investigate and report on variances between actual and standard costs, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
• Create detailed operational cost reports to aid production and supply chain teams in decision‑making
• Internal Controls and Compliance
• Establish internal controls related to cost accounting and fixed asset processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and external regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in one of the following:
  • Accounting
  • Finance
  • Business Administration (with accounting/finance concentration)
• CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred
• 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, with leadership responsibilities; industrial manufacturing preferred
• Proven ability to thrive under strong leadership and contribute to high‑performing teams
• Experience in ERP transitions or systems implementation (Infor SyteLine preferred)
• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Life
• 401(k)
• Vacation Pay

Safety Note

This job is considered safety‑sensitive because impairment by drugs or alcohol may constitute a threat to health or safety, and/or a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death.

Tobacco‑Free Policy

Central Moloney is a tobacco‑free facility. The use of tobacco products (including cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, and e‑cigarettes/vapes) is not permitted on company property.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Central Moloney is an equal opportunity employer. We make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital or family status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. We are committed to creating a respectful, fair, and welcoming workplace for all, and we believe that a variety of experiences and perspectives strengthens our team.