Cost Accounting Supervisor

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Vandalia (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor who is ready to step into a leadership role. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by mentoring a small team and overseeing critical accounting functions. You'll manage cost accounting processes, drive month-end close activities, and play a key role in system conversions. With a flexible hybrid schedule and a supportive culture that values innovation and community, this role is perfect for those who are passionate about numbers and process improvements. Join a company that prioritizes employee engagement and quality!

Benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Free meals

Fitness center access

Wellness initiatives

Volunteer initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Previous leadership experience or ability to guide others.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor two direct reports, fostering professional growth.
• Own and execute accurate cost accounting including WIP and labor.
• Drive the month-end close process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Excel (pivot tables, lookups)

Leadership

Journal Entries

Account Reconciliations

Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr

Location: Dayton, OH (Hybrid)

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000 + Excellent Benefits

Are you a cost accounting expert ready to step into a leadership role with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and balance? Our client, a well-established manufacturer with a reputation for quality and employee engagement, is looking for a Cost Accounting Supervisor to lead critical accounting functions and drive continuous improvement.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact—both by mentoring a small team and taking the reins on key processes including cost accounting, month-end close, and a major system conversion. If you love numbers, people, and process improvements, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Flexible hybrid schedule for better work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, HSA with employer contributions, 401(k) with match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Onsite perks: Free meals, fitness center access, wellness and volunteer initiatives
• Supportive culture that values development, innovation, and community
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor two direct reports (staff accountant level), fostering professional growth
• Own and execute accurate cost accounting, including WIP, raw materials, and labor
• Manage inventory accounting and coordinate physical inventory at 2–3 plants annually
• Drive the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Perform general ledger functions including journal entries and reconciliations
• Analyze cost data to highlight variances and support process improvements
• Play a key role in validating and testing data during a system conversion
• Partner with auditors to support internal and external reviews
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of cost accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation)
• Experience with journal entries and account reconciliations
• Exposure to physical inventories across multiple sites
• Previous leadership experience or a natural ability to guide others
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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