Director of Cost Accounting (Irving)
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Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a rapidly growing global manufacturing company that specializes in extending the lifecycle of critical products used in automotive, industrial, and energy infrastructure markets. With operations across North America and Europe, the organization has built a strong reputation for operational excellence, engineering innovation, and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Backed by private equity and experiencing significant global expansion, the company is investing heavily in its finance and operational infrastructure to support continued growth. This Director of Cost Accounting role represents a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership position where you will help shape the company’s global cost accounting strategy, strengthen financial controls, and provide key insights that influence operational and strategic decisions.
As a key member of the finance leadership team, this individual will partner closely with executive leadership, operations, and supply chain teams to improve cost visibility, drive margin optimization, and enhance decision-making across multiple manufacturing sites. This role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing cost accounting team while driving process improvements and systems optimization in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment. Location: Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Travel: Approximately 25% Why join us?
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Leadership exposure within a global organization undergoing significant growth
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Provide leadership and oversight of global cost accounting and inventory valuation across multiple manufacturing locations
- Own and optimize the cost accounting framework within the ERP system, ensuring accurate inventory transactions and cost structures
- Lead the development and governance of standard costing methodologies and cost control systems
- Direct cost analysis including margin analysis, variance investigations, and operational constraint reviews
- Deliver executive-level financial insights and recommendations to support pricing strategies, operational performance, and capital investments
- Ensure consistency and accuracy in standard cost roll processes and inventory reconciliations across sites
- Oversee capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset management
- Manage inventory reserve analysis, including excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory
- Partner with operations teams on physical inventory processes and system improvements
- Lead finance process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting, automation, and analytical capabilities
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing cost accounting team
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
- CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, including leadership responsibilities
- Experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and GAAP compliance
- Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle or similar platforms strongly preferred)
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills
- Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and problem-solving ability
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior leadership
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
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