Cost Accounting Manager: Drive Margin, Variance & Inventory

Confidential; New Buffalo (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager responsible for managing the cost accounting team, ensuring accurate costing of products, and developing financial analyses. Key responsibilities include managing standard costing processes, overseeing KPI reporting, and leading monthly close processes. Candidates should possess over 7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting and hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Preferred candidates will also have strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment, including cost accounting.
• Experience in standard costing, variance analysis and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the standard cost process and analyze labor and OH rates.
• Develop relevant and impactful KPIs and efficient reporting.
• Calculate, analyze and report on labor variances.
• Reconcile inventory and material cost on a regular basis.
• Analyze ERP system capabilities and recommend improvements.
• Calculate and report COGS components on an interim basis.
• Own the E&O process and calculation.
• Direct and mentor the Cost Accounting Team.
• Own the monthly close process through Gross Margin.
• Communicate financial results and proactively identify concerns.
• Serve as Finance Lead on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Analytical and detail-oriented

Advanced Excel

Data Analytics skills

Efficient and well-organized

Confidentiality and integrity

Professional communication skills

Motivated with a desire to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Job description

A manufacturing company is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager responsible for managing the cost accounting team, ensuring accurate costing of products, and developing financial analyses. Key responsibilities include managing standard costing processes, overseeing KPI reporting, and leading monthly close processes. Candidates should possess over 7 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing setting and hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Preferred candidates will also have strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency.