Cost Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to support and lead cost accounting and plant finance activities within a manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with plant leadership and operations to ensure accurate costing, strong financial controls, and clear financial insight to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis

• Perform plant-level financial analysis covering production costs, margins, operational performance, and working capital

• Support general plant accounting activities, including month-end close, inventory reconciliations, and reporting accuracy

• Analyze labor, material, and overhead variances and communicate findings and recommendations to plant leadership

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering to identify cost drivers and improvement opportunities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital analysis for plant operations

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

• Contribute to ERP process improvements and data integrity related to cost and plant accounting

• Mentor and support cost accounting staff as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment

• Strong knowledge of standard costing, inventory, and plant financial reporting

• Experience with manufacturing ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, QAD, or similar)

• Advanced Excel and strong analytical and communication skills

Benefits

Offers a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits, which typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LHH Recruitment Solutions 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, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Details: $95,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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