Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to support our month-end close process, drive accurate inventory costing, and strengthen our cost accounting infrastructure across manufacturing and distribution operations.

Initially, we need someone who is ready to roll up their sleeves and do a significant amount of hands-on, manual work—getting close to the existing processes, understanding them in detail, and preparing them for automation. Over time, this person will partner with Editorial, Engraving, Procurement, Operations, Distribution, Licensing, and Sales to improve profitability and support strategic decision-making.

This is a hybrid position requiring approximately 10% onsite presence at our Winona office.

Key Responsibilities

We're looking for an automation mindset—someone who doesn't just tolerate repetitive processes but actively looks for patterns, identifies inefficiencies, and seeks opportunities to streamline or automate work using Excel, ERP tools, scripts, or other solutions, rather than waiting to be asked.

Required Experience

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments.
• Experience with advanced ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
• Experience with Microsoft Navision and AS400 is preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining process documentation.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or CCA (Certified Cost Accountant) designation preferred but not required.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Familiarity with standard costing, actual costing, and/or average costing methodologies.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and journal entries.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting principles.

Analytical & Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead both contractors and full-time employees toward shared departmental goals.
• Comfortable presenting financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with experience working cross-functionally across Operations, Supply Chain, and FP&A.

Benefits

Muse Group empowers music makers. We create the world's most popular apps for playing, recording and composing music. Through our innovative learning tools, expansive music catalogs and free open-source software, we make it easier for millions — from beginners to experienced musicians — to be creative every day. Our talented team of music lovers collaborates all over the globe, from Limassol to Seoul and Boston to Berlin.

We're an ambitious company with the drive and culture of a startup — with many more exciting Muse Group developments to come. Hal Leonard, which joined Muse Group in 2023, is the world leader in sheet music publishing and music education. The company has a storied history of providing music learners with the very best methods and arrangements of popular music for over 70 years. Hal Leonard is also a major distributor of popular brands of instruments, gear, and software to the music trade worldwide.