Director, Cost Accounting: Multi-Plant Growth Leader (Remote)

Cherry Bekaert; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Texas seeks a Director of Cost Accounting to lead the cost, inventory, and close processes across multiple plants, driving audit readiness and scalable controls. This role reports to the CFO and collaborates with plant and operations leadership.

The position is remote-friendly with 30–40% travel to Texas, focusing on building a first-class cost accounting function, ASC 606 application, and a seamless ERP migration from Acumatica to NetSuite as the company scales.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years in progressive accounting in manufacturing.
• 3+ years leading a manufacturing accounting function.
• Experience with US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Hands-on ERP experience; migration/implementation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, financial statements, and GL for R&D Specialties, delivering accurate results on a set calendar.
• Prepare intercompany accounting and consolidation support for the parent company.
• Manage payroll accounting, AP, AR, sales and use tax, property tax, and coordination with outside tax advisors.
• Prepare for the first audit: document policies and build reconciliations.
• Design and document internal controls and approval workflows.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory management

WIP accounting

Job costing

Excel skills

ERP systems

US GAAP

Communication

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

NetSuite

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Texas seeks a Director of Cost Accounting to lead the cost, inventory, and close processes across multiple plants, driving audit readiness and scalable controls. This role reports to the CFO and collaborates with plant and operations leadership.

The position is remote-friendly with 30–40% travel to Texas, focusing on building a first-class cost accounting function, ASC 606 application, and a seamless ERP migration from Acumatica to NetSuite as the company scales.