Onsite Cost Accounting Manager: Inventory & COGS Leader

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contributions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Employee stock purchase opportunities

Long-term incentive programs

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager for a manufacturing client in Alameda, CA. This high-visibility role leads cost and inventory accounting, closes monthly cycles, and partners with FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of related experience (MBA qualifies for 5+), strong Excel and ERP skills, and must be on site in Alameda five days a week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses for inventory and cost accounting.
• Analyze COGS and inventory movements and provide management commentary.
• Reconcile inventory between book and perpetual systems; coordinate with FP&A, Operations and Supply Chain.
• Drive process improvements in inventory accounting, cost accounting, and reporting procedures.
• Support audits, system enhancements, and operational initiatives; assist external audits with PBCs.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA / Masters desired

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager for a manufacturing client in Alameda, CA. This high-visibility role leads cost and inventory accounting, closes monthly cycles, and partners with FP&A, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 6+ years of related experience (MBA qualifies for 5+), strong Excel and ERP skills, and must be on site in Alameda five days a week.