Electrical and Electronic Manufacturing, Telecommunications

Cost Accounting Manager

Atlanta, GAOnsiteFull TimeManager / HeadPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

Cost Accounting
Inventory Valuation
Product Costing
Margin Analysis
Cost Efficiency
Financial Reporting
Operational Performance
Standard Cost Systems
Cost Variance Analysis
ERP Systems

Nice to have

CPA
CMA
Manufacturing environment

Role summary

The Cost Accounting Manager oversees cost accounting functions, ensuring accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis. This role drives continuous improvement in cost efficiency and financial reporting, partnering with operations, supply chain, and leadership for strategic decision-making. Responsibilities include managing the cost accounting function, developing standard cost systems, analyzing manufacturing costs, leading close processes, supporting FP&A, and identifying cost reduction opportunities. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of cost accounting experience, proficiency in ERP systems and Excel, and strong analytical and communication skills. CPA/CMA is preferred.

Position Overview

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing cost accounting functions within the company. This role ensures accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis while driving continuous improvement in cost efficiency, financial reporting, and operational performance. The position partners closely with operations, supply chain, and leadership to support strategic decision-making and profitability.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead the cost accounting function including inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and product costing.
Develop, implement, and maintain standard cost accounting systems and processes.
Analyze manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs.
Review and update cost standards for new and existing products.
Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to analyze production costs, variances, and process efficiencies.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory and cost accounting.
Support financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in developing forecasts, budgets, and cost control strategies.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve profitability.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Train and mentor junior accounting staff and build a high-performing cost accounting team.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audits.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Strong knowledge of standard cost systems, cost variance analysis, and inventory accounting.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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