Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

Salary: $95-120K (DOE) + discretionary bonus

Location: Nashville, TN

Our client, a fast-growing organization, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to join their Accounting & Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced cost accountant looking to step into a leadership-level role without direct reports while gaining visibility across operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.

What we like about this Cost Accounting Manager role

1. The Management Team, well known to us. High performers are given the autonomy, support, and resources needed to succeed.

2. The Exposure! This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Executive Leadership .

3. High-growth organization with significant investment in systems, processes, and operational excellence.

4. Direct exposure to the Controller, CFO, and senior leadership team , providing excellent visibility and long-term career growth opportunities.

5. Opportunity to own the costing function and make an immediate impact through analysis, reporting, and process improvements.

6. Sizable organization that offers exposure to complex inventory environments and multi-site operations.

7. Excellent business exposure , allowing you to partner with operational leaders and influence key business decisions.

8. Natural progression opportunities into Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Operational Finance, or Accounting Leadership roles.

The Cost Accounting Manager role at a glance

1. The Cost Accounting Manager will own inventory costing processes and ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation across the organization.

2. Lead month-end close activities related to inventory, cost accounting, and COGS reporting.

3. Analyze manufacturing and operational variances, providing actionable insights to leadership.

4. Prepare and distribute cost accounting and financial reporting packages to support business decision-making.

5. Partner with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory controls and cost visibility.

6. Monitor inventory transactions, reserves, standard costs, and inventory reconciliations.

7. Drive detailed variance analysis related to labor, material, overhead, and production costs.

8. Identify and champion automation, efficiency, and process improvement opportunities throughout the accounting function.

9. Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives related to inventory and operational costs.

10. Assist with audits and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Preferred qualifications of the Cost Accounting Manager

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

2. 5+ years of cost accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments.

3. Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost of goods sold reporting.

4. Experience managing month-end close responsibilities related to inventory and cost accounting.

5. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to analyze and manipulate large volumes of data.

6. Proven experience performing detailed variance analysis and delivering meaningful business insights.

7. ERP system experience required.

8. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

9. Process improvement mindset with a track record of enhancing efficiency and reporting accuracy.

10. No prior direct management experience required. Candidates looking to take the next step in their career are encouraged to apply.
    
    

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