Cost Accounting Manager

trak group

Lebanon, OH

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SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Software, Activity-Based Costing (ABC), Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Average Costing, Budgeting, Business Administration, Business Analysis, Business Growth, Business Support, Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Systems, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Gross Margin, Inventory Costing, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Levels, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Materials Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Physical Inventory, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Product Management, Product Pricing, Profit & Loss, Reconciliation, Sales Operations, Standard Costing, Team Player, Technical Accounting

LOCATION

Lebanon, OH

POSTED

1 day ago

Cost Accounting Manager

Setting/Hours: 100% In-Office | Full-time

Join trak group in partnering with a growing client in Lebanon, Ohio thats expanding its Accounting team.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to lead product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis within a dynamic manufacturing environment. This highly visible role partners closely with Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership to provide critical financial insights that support pricing strategies, operational improvements, budgeting, and long-term business decisions. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers.
Key Responsibilities:

Own and manage the product costing function, ensuring accurate cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, and margin reporting.
Calculate and analyze direct material, direct labor, and overhead costs to support financial reporting and operational decision-making.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve costing methodologies, systems, and procedures.
Partner with Operations leadership to improve cost accuracy, identify efficiencies, and support process improvements.
Analyze manufacturing costs and identify opportunities for cost reduction and profitability improvement.
Establish and maintain labor, variable overhead, and fixed overhead allocation methodologies.
Build forecasting models to support budgeting, planning, and operational decision-making.
Develop and maintain reporting related to product costs, gross margins, and price-volume-mix-cost (PVMC) analysis.
Evaluate inventory levels, production requirements, and reserve methodologies to support effective inventory management.
Lead month-end and year-end inventory-related close activities, including reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
Provide cost analysis and reporting support for engineering, sales, operations, and leadership teams.
Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports to support strategic business initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 10 years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
Extensive experience with product costing, inventory accounting, and margin analysis.
Strong knowledge of standard costing, average costing, and activity-based costing methodologies.
Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and operational cost drivers.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience utilizing ERP systems for financial reporting and analysis.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while influencing and collaborating across multiple levels of the organization.
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional certification such as CPA or CMA preferred.
Experience with manufacturing-focused ERP systems, including Syteline or similar platforms.
Experience designing or improving cost accounting systems, reporting structures, and methodologies.
Background supporting continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, or operational excellence initiatives.
Experience performing and presenting detailed PVMC (Price, Volume, Mix, Cost) analyses to business stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Hands-on accounting leader who enjoys partnering with operations to drive business results.
Strong communicator capable of translating complex financial data into actionable business insights.
Process-oriented professional with a passion for continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Strategic thinker who can balance detailed financial analysis with broader business objectives.
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Compensation & Benefits:

$110K to $130K + Discretionary Bonus - Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunity to work in a highly visible role with direct impact on profitability, operational performance, and strategic decision-making.
Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and business growth.
Exposure to executive leadership and opportunities to influence key business initiatives.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to make an impact, partner with trak group to explore this opportunity.

About the Company

trak group

trak group, established in 1972, is proud of its impeccable reputation as a professional recruiting and staffing firm. trak has demonstrated an unmatched level of expertise and success in the industry, and takes great pride in its A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

trak has been awarded “Best Places to Work” by the Business Courier three consecutive years; following the third and final nomination, trak was respectfully awarded with “The Best of the Best”. We continue to hold the Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence and the “SPECTRUM Award” for Service Excellence from City Beat News indicating a 5-star customer service rating. Six of our employees have been inducted into the prestigious “International Hall of Fame” and four carry national certifications lending to their dedication and passion for our industry.

Specializing in direct hire, alternative hire and contract opportunities, trak is currently partnering with over 300 client companies in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Area. Because we are proud of our process, we take time to source, screen and evaluate each candidate. Our placement fields include office support, customer service, accounting and finance, operations, management, human resources, sales and marketing, engineering and supply chain management.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Staffing/Employment Agencies

FOUNDED

1972

WEBSITE

http://www.trakcincy.com/

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