Cost Accounting Manager

DescriptionOur client, a rapidly growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to build and lead its cost accounting function. This highly visible role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership in a fast-paced, multi-customer production environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong manufacturing cost accounting expertise and a passion for developing processes, controls, and people.Why Join?Opportunity to build and enhance the cost accounting function during significant company growthLeadership role with direct supervisory responsibilitiesHigh exposure to executive leadership and operational decision-makingCompetitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and excellent benefitsStable, growing manufacturing environment with strong long-term career potentialKey ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain the standard costing process, including bills of materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and overhead absorption ratesLead job costing activities and ensure accurate cost allocation across production runs, products, and customersAnalyze material, labor, overhead, yield, and waste variances and partner with Operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actionsSupervise, mentor, and develop cost accounting team membersPrepare profitability and margin reporting by product and customerManage inventory valuation, work-in-process accounting, and inventory reconciliationsLead cycle counts, physical inventories, and variance investigationsSupport new product launches, customer onboarding, and operational changes through cost analysisAssist with month-end close activities related to inventory and cost of goods soldDevelop and maintain cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsSupport internal and external auditsIdentify opportunities for process improvements and ERP enhancementsRequirementsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldCPA, CMA, or CPIM designation preferred5+ years of manufacturing cost accounting experiencePrior leadership, supervisory, or team lead experienceStrong knowledge of standard costing, BOMs and routings, inventory and WIP accountingCost variance analysisERP experience, including SAP, NetSuite, SYSPRO, or similar platformsAdvanced Excel skillsStrong communication, organizational, and project management abilitiesProven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentJob typePerm