Manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager - Onsite Austin

Aston Carter; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical

Dental/Vision

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

A Cost Accounting Manager is needed in Austin, TX to lead cost and inventory accounting, standard costing, and month-end close for a manufacturing organization operating in the United States and Mexico.

The role manages the Senior Plant Accountant in Mexico, supports working capital initiatives, and travels to the Mexico plant at least quarterly to ensure strong controls and accurate costing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with manufacturing exposure.
• Cost accounting and BOM management experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, and variances.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills; ability to interpret complex data.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite (2+ years).
• Excellent communication and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Ability to lead month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own the costed BOM creation, maintenance, and approval processes.
• Translate engineering BOMs to financial product costs with Engineering.
• Reconcile BOM costs to ERP standard costs and drive corrective actions.
• Develop preliminary and final product costs for new product introductions.
• Manage accounting for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory to reduce DIO.
• Develop inventory reporting with visibility into DIO by category and location.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Month-end close

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

A Cost Accounting Manager is needed in Austin, TX to lead cost and inventory accounting, standard costing, and month-end close for a manufacturing organization operating in the United States and Mexico.

The role manages the Senior Plant Accountant in Mexico, supports working capital initiatives, and travels to the Mexico plant at least quarterly to ensure strong controls and accurate costing.