Cost Accounting Supervisor

Our client is a growing manufacturing company seeking a Cost Accounting Supervisor to support a highly operational, production-driven environment. This is a hands‑on role focused on job costing, WIP, and percent‑completion accounting across multiple active builds. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being close to operations, working directly with production and purchasing, and ensuring financial data accurately reflects what’s happening on the shop floor. There is clear long‑term growth potential , including a path into a broader finance leadership role as the company scales. Key Responsibilities WIP & Job Costing Maintain and reconcile WIP schedules across multiple active jobs Track labor hours, materials received, purchasing, and overhead by job Support percent‑completion revenue recognition Ensure WIP aligns with physical production progress Cost Accounting & Analysis Partner with production and purchasing to resolve costing issues Support margin analysis, variance analysis, and build‑level reporting Assist with pricing, quoting, and cost reviews as needed Month‑End & Core Accounting Support month‑end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations Ensure accurate job‑level financial reporting in line with GAAP Systems & Process Use ERP systems to support job costing, purchasing, and reporting Improve costing workflows, documentation, and controls as the business grows Team & Cross‑Functional Support Work closely with operations, production managers, and leadership Provide guidance to junior accounting or AR/AP staff as needed Ideal Candidate Profile Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or job‑costing environments Strong understanding of WIP schedules and percent‑completion accounting Comfortable in a blue‑collar, production‑focused environment Detail‑oriented, practical, and willing to be on‑site Interested in growth and increased responsibility over time Nice to Have ERP experience (Sage, Dynamics, or similar) Exposure to custom or build‑to‑order manufacturing Prior leadership or supervisory experience (formal or informal) Why This Role Highly operational, not a back‑office position Direct exposure to production and decision‑making Stable company with long‑term growth plans Opportunity to grow into a senior finance or controller‑level role #J-18808-Ljbffr NextPlay Jobs