About This Role
The Cost Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of cost accounting and play a key role in driving the financial success of the company. This pivotal role involves managing cost analysis, inventory valuation, and gross margin analysis, and is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all cost accounting functions, including setting standard costs, performing variance analysis, and reviewing inventory transactions
- Develop and implement cost standards for materials and labor
- Prepare, analyze and report monthly gross margins by product and division
- Coordinate with the operations team to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs
- Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
- Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts and analyze variances to forecast and between periods
- Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost analyses and profitability
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and year-end close process
- Collaborate with the finance department on the development and execution of financial strategies
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and procedures
- Develop and monitor cost control systems and procedures
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
- Previous experience in public accounting is highly desirable
- Strong understanding of accounting theory, cost accounting standards, and cost accounting methods
- Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-judged decisions
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and legislation
- Proven leadership skills with experience in managing a team of financial professionals
- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement efforts in a complex operational environment
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