Plant Controller (Manager) @ High-Growth Consumer Products Firm

Coda Search│Staffing; Rockleigh (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager for a global consumer products company in Rockleigh, NJ. This role involves overseeing inventory and cost analysis, ensuring SOX compliance, and improving efficiency in collaboration with plant operations and procurement leadership. The ideal candidate has over 8 years in cost accounting and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. This is a full-time position with direct reports and involves regular travel between plants.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting.
• Proficient in standard costing and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and inventory accounting during monthly and quarterly closes.
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, COGS, and standard costs.
• Lead and coach the cost accounting team.

Skills

Cost analysis

Cost management

Inventory valuation

Standard costing

Financial reporting

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting (CPA preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Our client is a Global Consumer Products and Branding Company that has opened a new role in their Accounting team. This role reports to the Controller and works directly with department heads, plant operations, Marketing, Operators, and the Head of the Business.

This individual will specialize in cost analysis and cost management. We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee inventory and cost analysis, standard costing, and financial reporting for our manufacturing operations. This role works closely with operations, supply chain, and procurement leadership to support accurate cost tracking and inventory valuation while ensuring SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost and inventory accounting during monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Analyze and reconcile inventory, COGS, and standard costs
• Review manufacturing variances and partner with operations to improve efficiency
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Oversee plant capital budgeting and provide financial guidance
• Lead and coach the cost accounting team
• Travel regularly between two other office plants

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting (CPA preferred)
• 8+ years in cost accounting, ideally in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Excel
• Expertise in standard costing, inventory valuation, and financial close

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Manufacturing