Manufacturing Cost Accounting Lead

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is assisting a growing manufacturing company in North Billerica, MA to hire a Cost Accounting Manager. This hands-on role offers ownership of the cost accounting function and collaboration with finance and operations leadership.

The position emphasizes improving processes and reporting as the organization scales, with clear opportunity for increased responsibility over time.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Solid standard costing, inventory and variance analysis experience.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing and operational teams.
• Strong ERP and Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage standard costing and product cost maintenance
• Perform cost roll-ups and analyze manufacturing variances
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation
• Analyze margins and key manufacturing cost drivers
• Support inventory and COGS activity during month-end close
• Prepare account reconciliations and operational financial reporting
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on cost and inventory matters
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis
• Assist with audit requirements and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting is assisting a growing manufacturing company in North Billerica, MA to hire a Cost Accounting Manager. This hands-on role offers ownership of the cost accounting function and collaboration with finance and operations leadership.

The position emphasizes improving processes and reporting as the organization scales, with clear opportunity for increased responsibility over time.