Job Description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager with strong manufacturing cost expertise and the ability to influence operations, finance, and leadership stakeholders. This role serves as a key business partner across multiple production sites, supporting cost transparency, accuracy, and profitability analysis for the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of product costing, production costing, and standard cost accuracy across U.S. and international locations.
• Serve as a strategic partner to operations, supply chain, warehouse, and finance teams; provide day-to-day analysis, reporting, and insights.
• Maintain and improve costing processes within the SAP environment, including support for Production and Warehouse modules.
• Analyze manufacturing variances on a weekly basis; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with plant leadership.
• Support annual planning and budgeting activities, including standard cost updates and forecast inputs.
• Conduct routine reviews of work orders, cycle counts, inventory transactions, and production data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare and deliver cost reporting packages for regional and business-unit leadership.
• Oversee cost cleanup initiatives, ensure proper controls, and maintain strong cost transparency across the business.
• Collaborate within a global organizational structure (US/CA/MX/EU) to ensure alignment of costing standards and methodology.
• Provide support and mentorship to junior cost accounting staff or controlling specialists as needed.

Environment & Structure

• High-volume, low-mix mass production environment with simple raw materials but multiple cost drivers.
• Multi-plant U.S. footprint with additional support of international locations.
• Role interfaces with regional presidents, BU leadership, and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and product cost structures.
• 510+ years of relevant experience (for a manager-level hire).
• Advanced proficiency with SAP , particularly costing, production, and warehouse modules.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience analyzing variances, settling orders, reviewing work orders, and supporting standard cost cycles.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work onsite at a manufacturing location; flexibility may develop over time.

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