Senior Cost Accounting Manager – Manufacturing

Atrium; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Atrium is seeking a Senior Cost Accounting Manager for its manufacturing finance team. This hybrid role leads cost and inventory accounting across multiple facilities, driving standard costing and variance analysis.

You will oversee month-end close, cost allocations, and ensure robust internal controls while partnering with Operations and Finance to improve cost visibility and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong experience in manufacturing cost accounting and/or inventory accounting including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Prior people management experience.
• Experience with month-end close and inventory reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting and inventory accounting activities across multiple manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, cost allocations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting.
• Review material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Cost Accountants, including workload management and performance development.

Skills

Cost accounting

Team leadership

Standard costing

Inventory valuation

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

JD Edwards

Oracle

Job description

Senior Cost Accounting Manager – Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week (subject to confirmation)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a leading, multibillion-dollar global manufacturing organization seeking an experienced Senior Cost Accounting Manager to join its growing Finance and Accounting team.

This position offers an opportunity to take ownership of cost accounting and inventory accounting operations across multiple manufacturing locations while leading a team and driving improvements in financial reporting, operational efficiency, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis, along with experience managing and developing accounting professionals.

This individual will work closely with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and plant leadership to ensure accurate product costing, improve inventory controls, strengthen financial processes, and support strategic business decisions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost accounting leader who enjoys developing teams, solving complex accounting challenges, and improving processes within a large manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting and inventory accounting activities across multiple manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with company policies.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, cost allocations, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accounting.
• Review and analyze material, labor, overhead, purchase price, and production variances to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate general ledger reporting.
• Support bill of materials (BOM) maintenance, standard cost updates, and product costing activities.
• Partner with plant leadership, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to evaluate manufacturing performance and improve cost visibility.
• Establish and maintain consistent cost accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting standards across multiple facilities.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Cost Accountants, including workload management, training, and performance development.
• Utilize enterprise ERP systems, including SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards, or Oracle, to support costing, inventory accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost accounting processes, automate reporting, and strengthen inventory controls.
• Support ERP enhancements, system integrations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare financial analyses and management reporting related to manufacturing costs, inventory performance, and operational variances.
• Collaborate with accounting leadership on special projects and initiatives to improve financial accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Strong progressive experience in manufacturing cost accounting and/or inventory accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Prior people management experience, including supervising, coaching, and developing accounting professionals.
• Experience overseeing month-end close, inventory reconciliations, and cost accounting reporting.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards, or Oracle required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory controls, cost of goods sold, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience working with plant operations, supply chain, and finance teams to analyze manufacturing costs and operational performance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with large financial datasets.
• Experience with ERP enhancements, process improvements, or automation initiatives preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple manufacturing locations or a large, multi-entity organization is a plus.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits effective on the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and internal career advancement.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a large, multibillion-dollar global manufacturing organization.
• Take ownership of cost accounting and inventory operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Gain exposure to complex manufacturing operations, enterprise ERP systems, and high-impact financial initiatives.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, and plant leadership to influence business performance.
• Play an important role in standardizing accounting processes, strengthening controls, and improving financial reporting.
• Contribute to ERP enhancements, automation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Position yourself for long-term career growth within a large global organization.

If you're an experienced manufacturing Cost Accounting Manager with strong inventory accounting, standard costing, and team leadership experience looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to connect!