Senior Cost Accounting & Inventory Strategy Lead

Regal Executive Search; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Regal Executive Search is seeking a seasoned Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost control systems, GAAP-compliant policies, and inventory management in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will guide cross-functional teams, interpret costing data, and drive forecast accuracy.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and collaboration with finance and operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting plus 8 years cost accounting experience with standard costing, cost flow, cost accounting system variances and building cost accounting models, controls and procedures, inventory valuation and reconciliation reflecting increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Develops, installs, and monitors cost control systems and accounting activities.
• Establishes GAAP compliant policies and procedures for inventory and standard cost for the company, including interpretation of applicable regulations.
• Interprets and disseminates cost accounting information to management, and Business Units, including LIFO calculations and forecasts.
• Provides forecast estimates to business teams in support of their individual R&O's.
• Manages the compilation of cost data for use in developing operating budgets and BU P&Ls.
• Manages cost audits as well as the preparation and analysis of cost reports.
• Standardizes and leads cost accounting best practices' implementation across the organization.
• Manages physical inventories and the maintenance of inventory records.
• Analyzes inventory records and variance reports.
• Implements a successful vision/strategy, through strong leadership skills.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA desirable

MBA desirable

Tools

JD Edwards

Outlook Soft for planning and analysis

Job description

Regal Executive Search is seeking a seasoned Cost Accounting Manager to lead cost control systems, GAAP-compliant policies, and inventory management in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You will guide cross-functional teams, interpret costing data, and drive forecast accuracy.

The role emphasizes leadership, process improvements, and collaboration with finance and operations to ensure alignment with strategic goals.