Cost Accounting Manager | Manufacturing

A leading organization in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager. This opportunity is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and bring a strong background in standard costing, variance analysis, and financial reporting under US GAAP.

This role will work cross-functionally to ensure accurate cost tracking, insightful variance analysis, and compliance with regulatory standards. Also, will play a vital part in inventory valuation, cost modeling, and process improvements to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead.

• Lead the annual cost roll and assist in periodic updates.

• Validate and monitor BOMs, routings, and cost drivers within the ERP system.

• Oversee transactional flows in purchasing, production, and inventory.

• Collaborate with IT and Operations to resolve system-related cost issues.

• Ensure inventory is valued in accordance with US GAAP.

• Reconcile subledger and GL for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

• Support cycle counts and physical inventory audits.

• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and provide root cause analysis.

• Deliver timely and actionable financial insights to leadership.

• Conduct cost modeling, margin, and CVP analysis.

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Execute month-end and year-end close processes.

• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.

• Assist with audit and tax compliance, including state/local filings.

• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (CPA or CMA preferred)

• 4–7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

• Strong grasp of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation

• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE, NetSuite, etc.)

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, etc.)

• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

  Key Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and compliance requirements

• Financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting expertise

• Root cause analysis and scenario modeling

• Strong decision-making and process improvement capabilities

• Experience with tax filings and audit support