Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting (28763)

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Bonus programs

Equity award programs

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Manager of Cost Accounting to lead cost systems, profitability analysis, and inventory valuation in a global manufacturing environment.

You will partner with production, procurement, and engineering to drive cost efficiency and strategic pricing decisions. The role requires 12+ years in cost accounting, a Master's degree in accounting, and CMA/CPA credentials are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• CMA or CPA highly desirable.
• Minimum 12 years of cost accounting experience in multinational corporate settings.
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management.
• Proficiency in SAP and general accounting software; strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures for cost allocation.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, margins, and profitability trends.
• Coordinate inventory audits and standard cost updates to ensure accurate valuation.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering on cost drivers.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy development.
• Ensure accounting compliance and support audits.
• Lead and mentor cost accounting staff and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication

Team leadership

Cost accounting principles

Financial reporting

SAP systems

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

CMA or CPA desirable

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Sr. Manager, Cost Accounting (28763)

Overview

In this role, you will lead cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and insightful profitability analysis. You will partner with production, procurement, and engineering to manage manufacturing costs and support strategic pricing decisions. Your work will influence budgeting, forecasting, and compliance in a dynamic global manufacturing environment. This position offers impact in shaping cost efficiency and financial health across the company, with leadership responsibility for a cost accounting team.

Compensation / Benefits

• health insurance
• paid time off
• professional development opportunities
• bonus programs
• equity award programs

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems and procedures for cost allocation
• Prepare and analyze cost reports, margins, and profitability trends
• Coordinate inventory audits and standard cost updates to ensure accurate valuation
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and engineering on cost drivers
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and pricing strategy development
• Ensure accounting compliance and support audits
• Lead and mentor cost accounting staff and drive continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field
• Professional CMA or CPA highly desirable
• Minimum 12 years of experience in cost accounting and multinational corporate accounting
• Experience in manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management
• Proficiency in SAP and general accounting software; strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities

• Analytical thinking
• Effective communication with non-financial stakeholders
• Team leadership and mentoring
• Cost accounting principles
• Financial reporting
• SAP systems