Cost Manager

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking an experienced Cost Manager for a growing manufacturing, medical technology, and 3D printing organization in Los Angeles, CA. You will lead product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and related financial reporting to drive profitability.

This full-time, onsite role partners with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility, reinforce controls, and identify opportunities to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing, product cost calculations, cost roll-ups, and inventory valuation for new and existing products.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, production variances, margins, and profitability trends.
• Prepare product profitability reports, monthly cost reports, financial models, and cost projections for leadership.
• Support inventory reconciliations, physical counts, inventory reserves, and analysis of excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance to improve cost accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, year-end close, audit support, GAAP compliance, and internal control requirements.

Job description

Job Summary

A growing manufacturing, medical technology, and 3D printing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to lead product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing cost analysis, and related financial reporting. This is a full-time, direct hire opportunity for a hands-on cost accounting professional who understands how products are built, how inventory is valued, and how manufacturing costs impact profitability.

The Cost Manager will partner closely with Accounting, Finance, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility, strengthen financial controls, and identify opportunities to reduce expenses. This role offers strong cross-functional exposure, the ability to influence operational decisions, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on product profitability.

This environment is entrepreneurial, collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-focused. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, positive teamwork, and opportunities to help improve processes, reporting, and cost management practices across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing, product cost calculations, cost roll-ups, and inventory valuation for new and existing products.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor, materials, production variances, margins, and profitability trends.
• Prepare product profitability reports, monthly cost reports, financial models, and cost projections for leadership.
• Support inventory reconciliations, physical counts, inventory reserves, and analysis of excess, obsolete, or slow-moving inventory.
• Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Accounting, and Finance to improve cost accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, year-end close, audit support, GAAP compliance, and internal control requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 to $145,000 per year, depending on experience.
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire.
• Location: Los Angeles, CA.
• Work Arrangement: 100% onsite.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Manage product costing, standard cost development, and cost roll-ups across manufacturing operations.
• Analyze inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, labor, materials, and production costs.
• Prepare cost reports, margin analysis, financial models, and profitability insights for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, audits, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• 5+ years of cost accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and cost accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and experience supporting accurate financial reporting and internal controls.
• ERP system experience required.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial analysis, modeling, and cost reporting.
• Ability to work onsite in Los Angeles, CA.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to cross-functional business partners.
• High attention to detail, strong business acumen, ethical judgment, and a results‑oriented approach.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, medical device, electronics, 3D printing, or another product-based industry.
• NetSuite ERP experience.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience with complex product costing and multiple product lines.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, corporate finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar visualization tools.
• Familiarity with product cost modeling, pricing strategy, and margin analysis.

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