Senior Manager, Cost Accounting

The Cost Accounting Senior Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the cost accounting function. The position oversees the Company's inventory and cost accounting and other product cost related policies and procedures, ensures the accuracy of product costs and margin reporting, and drives operational excellence within the manufacturing and supply chain finance environment.

This position manages the cost accounting team and partners cross‑functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Corporate Accounting. This position reports to the Director of Technical & Cost Accounting.

• Manage all manufacturing cost accounting monthly and quarterly close activities
• Manage preparation and review of inventory‑related reconciliations, analyses, and journal entries, including merchandise‑in‑service and related amortization.
• Oversee cycle count and physical inventory programs, partnering with Operations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and control compliance.
• Contribute to development enhanced product costing guidelines then lead application of new guidelines ensuring consistency and adherence to corporate accounting policies.
• Lead the evaluation of inventory reserves, including excess and obsolescence analysis, in collaboration with supply chain leadership.
• Ensure effective internal control execution and drive improvements as the organization implements a new ERP system.
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits, coordinating all cost and inventory‑related audit requests.
• Lead the financial and product cost planning processes and margin analysis for the annual budget and monthly forecasts
• Provide insight and analytical support to Operations and Supply Chain to drive efficiencies and profitability.
• Continuously review cost accounting processes and implement enhancements for accuracy, speed, and efficiency.
• Partner with the Senior Manager of Cost Accounting (ERP lead) to support design, testing, and future-state process definition, ensuring strong operational continuity.
• Directly supervise and develop the cost accounting team, fostering technical growth and strong business partnership skills.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in relevant accounting experience, with emphasis on manufacturing cost accounting

• Experience operating in a public company environment preferred.

• Experience managing accounting teams strongly preferred.

• Self-motivated, proactive individual with strong work ethic that is detail oriented with the ability to multitask and manage competing deadlines

• Exceptional analytical reasoning skills to think problems through and generate solutions

• Strong interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as the willingness to work in a team oriented environment

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with major ERP systems (Oracle Fusion as plus).

• Working knowledge of general ledger processes.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred

The estimated compensation for this position ranges from $132,000 - $184,000. This range reflects various factors, including but not limited to the applicant's skills, qualifications, and previous work experience. Additionally, geographic differentials may apply based on the location where the position is ultimately filled, which could affect the final compensation. Please note that there is no application deadline for this role, and the recruitment process will continue until the position is filled.

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