Cost Accounting Manager — Hybrid, Growth & Impact

LHH; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to partner with plant and financial management in Southern Milwaukee suburbs. The role emphasizes accurate costing, robust control environments, and process improvements within a growing organization offering a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least four years in manufacturing/cost accounting, with strong communication skills and ERP proficiency to support monthly closings and financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum four years of manufacturing/cost accounting experience.
• Experience with complex product costing (inventory and materials).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review labor cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
• Oversee monthly plant close, journal entries, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Document and understand ERP systems, hardware, and reporting conventions.
• Analyze internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure GAAP adherence and resolve GAAP/internal control questions with corporate finance.
• Assist in preparation and analysis of financial reports.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing costing

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to partner with plant and financial management in Southern Milwaukee suburbs. The role emphasizes accurate costing, robust control environments, and process improvements within a growing organization offering a hybrid schedule.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least four years in manufacturing/cost accounting, with strong communication skills and ERP proficiency to support monthly closings and financial