Hybrid Manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager – Nashville

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead the manufacturing cost accounting function across multiple facilities and product lines.

The role requires strong expertise in inventory valuation, standard costing, and internal controls to support profitability and compliance. The position is hybrid, working Tue/Thu in-office with ongoing engagement across the Bridgestone network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including manufacturing cost accounting.
• Deep understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, methodologies, and cost models across multiple products and facilities.
• Drive cost transparency by improving visibility into product and manufacturing costs.
• Analyze cost drivers, variances, inventory valuation, and profitability trends to inform leadership.
• Lead enterprise costing transformation and improvement initiatives, including the transition from standard cost FIFO to moving average costing methodologies.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead the manufacturing cost accounting function across multiple facilities and product lines.

The role requires strong expertise in inventory valuation, standard costing, and internal controls to support profitability and compliance. The position is hybrid, working Tue/Thu in-office with ongoing engagement across the Bridgestone network.