Cost Accounting Manager

Our client is looking to fill the role of Cost Accounting Manager. The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and various margin analyses, including contribution margin, manufacturing variances and cost/profitability analysis for all company entities. This role partners closely with operations, manufacturing, and finance leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and strategic decision-making.

• Role is on-site between two sites and comp for role ranges from $140k-$170k base plus bonus
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and oversee standard cost systems, including material, labor, and overhead burden rates
• Analyze manufacturing variances (price, usage, labor, overhead burden) and provide actionable insights
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation in accordance with GAAP
• Partner with operations to identify cost reduction opportunities and process & engineering improvements, including tracking of any savings once implemented
• Prepare and review monthly cost-related journal entries, reports, and reconciliations for all company entities, including oversite of GRNI reconciliations and inventory reserves
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Lead cost components of budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Manage product costing for new products, engineering changes, and pricing decisions
• Work closely with IT and Operations leadership on the efficiency and effectiveness of our ERP system, suggesting improvements as the needs arise
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
• Develop, maintain and improve internal controls related to costing and inventory, including financial policies, accounting practices and cost controls
• Work closely with the materials management team to ensure that cycle counts and physical inventories are completed and properly accounted for
• Assist in the development and management of accounting staff
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or distribution (with at least 3+ years in a standard costing environment)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Excel
• Experience with Infor Visual ERP a plus, but not required
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  
  
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to translate financial data into operational insights
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines
• Continuous improvement mindset
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Primarily office-based with potential exposure to manufacturing environments
• Travel between the two sites in San Jose and Stockton is required
  
  
  

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

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