Cost Accounting Manager
Core
Lead cost accounting activities across manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and financial reporting.
Role type
Senior IC cost accounting manager
Builds
Manufacturing cost reports, inventory valuations, variance analyses
Domain
Manufacturing (architectural glass/building products)
Required skills
Cost accounting, inventory management, variance analysis, standard costing, GAAP, process improvement, ERP systems, Excel
Preferred skills
SOX compliance, private equity experience, public company experience
Technologies
ERP systems, Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Partner with manufacturing facilities to ensure consistent cost accounting practices; Oversee standard costing and manufacturing variances; Review and improve costing methodologies; Manage inventory accounting and reserves; Analyze production efficiency metrics; Review and maintain labor and overhead rates; Ensure appropriate inventory cycle counts; Support month-end close activities; Drive process improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC