Director of Cost Accounting & Margin Optimization

Australia-Employment; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Leadership exposure in a global growth

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Director of Cost Accounting in Irving, TX, on-site, with 150000–175000 USD per year and 25% travel. You will lead global cost accounting, manage standard costing, and drive cost visibility across multiple sites while partnering with operations and finance leaders to optimize margins.

The role requires 10+ years in cost accounting and a manufacturing background. This senior position offers a leadership path, strong financial controls, ERP governance, and a chance to shape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive cost accounting experience with leadership.
• Experience in manufacturing environment required.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and GAAP compliance.
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of global cost accounting and inventory valuation across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Own and optimize the cost accounting framework within the ERP system, ensuring accurate inventory transactions and cost structures.
• Lead the development and governance of standard costing methodologies and cost control systems.
• Direct cost analysis including margin analysis, variance investigations, and operational constraint reviews.
• Deliver executive-level financial insights and recommendations to support pricing strategies, operational performance, and capital investments.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy in standard cost roll processes and inventory reconciliations across sites.
• Oversee capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset management.
• Manage inventory reserve analysis, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Partner with operations teams on physical inventory processes and system improvements.
• Lead finance process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, automation, and analytical capabilities.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cost accounting team.

Skills

10+ years cost accounting experience

Manufacturing experience

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Inventory accounting

GAAP compliance

Excel proficiency

Communication and presentation

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or advanced degree preferred

CPA or CMA certification preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Jobot is hiring a Director of Cost Accounting in Irving, TX, on-site, with 150000–175000 USD per year and 25% travel. You will lead global cost accounting, manage standard costing, and drive cost visibility across multiple sites while partnering with operations and finance leaders to optimize margins.

The role requires 10+ years in cost accounting and a manufacturing background. This senior position offers a leadership path, strong financial controls, ERP governance, and a chance to shape