Cost Accounting Manager

About Fecon Fecon is a vegetation management equipment manufacturer located in Lebanon, Ohio. We design, build, test, sell, and service equipment including “Bull Hog” mulchers, Stump Ex, and FTX tractors. Position Title: Cost Accounting Manager Location: Lebanon, OH Job Id: 1241 Job Summary The Cost Accounting Manager will perform advanced product cost analysis, prepare margin and variance reporting, and assess product costing methodologies and processes to support Operations, Finance, and Executive leadership in improving profitability. Job Duties / Responsibilities Calculate and analyze all product costs, including direct materials, direct labor, fixed and variable overhead; ensure reported cost of goods sold and inventory values are accurate. Develop system, methodology, and procedures to improve accuracy of product costs to enable better pricing and investment decision‑making. Analyze manufacturing costs, identify savings opportunities, and work directly with Operations leadership to realize savings. Evaluate and assign labor, variable, and fixed overhead rates to products; ensure costs are accurately recorded in the general ledger. Develop models to forecast and plan product costs and operations expenses; support budget and forecast processes. Compile monthly product cost information, maintain a historical database, and develop reporting to track cost changes. Review, analyze, and report on company gross margins; complete price, volume, mix, and cost (PVMC) analysis to explain variances. Work with Operations leadership to recommend and implement cost‑effective solutions. Support cost‑control efforts and develop reporting to track anticipated savings. Evaluate inventory levels, order rates, and backlog to support decisions on production planning, material purchasing, labor hiring, and discretionary spending. Assess inventory for excess and obsolescence; develop accounting reserve methodology compliant with GAAP. Perform month‑end and year‑end closing activities; reconcile perpetual inventory to general ledger. Assist with cycle counting and physical inventory procedures. Provide project and product sample costs for other functional areas. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and accounting software. Deep understanding of accounting procedures and GAAP. Excellent analytical and organizational skills; close attention to detail. Self‑driven, able to work independently, and comfortable leading through change. Capable of working effectively with all levels of the company. Ability to manage confidential information. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required. At least ten years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required. Hands‑on experience with standard costing, average costing, and activity‑based costing required. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to talk and hear to enable effective communication. Equal Opportunity Employer Fecon, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr