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Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

Jobot • Carol Stream, IL, United States
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Lead Cost Strategy for a Rapidly Growing Sustainable Manufacturer

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Kevin Shilney

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Salary : $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us :

We are a rapidly growing manufacturing group that serves the global waste and recycling industry. Our network of facilities across the United States and Europe specializes in plastic and rubber molding, metal fabrication, plastic extrusion, and tarp systems. Each location plays a vital role in supporting our customers’ sustainability goals by extending the life of essential equipment and minimizing environmental impact. Headquartered in the Midwest, we’ve become a premier manufacturer of container and compactor components—helping businesses “repair, not replace” assets and reduce waste through innovation and operational excellence.

Why join us?

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Supplementary insurance plans available
  • Supportive, growth-oriented environment focused on sustainability and continuous improvement

Job Details

The Cost Accounting Manager is a key financial leader responsible for improving cost visibility, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving cost optimization across the organization. This role ensures the accuracy of product costing, COGS, variance analysis, and inventory valuation while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.

The Cost Accounting Manager is a key financial leader responsible for improving cost visibility, supporting strategic decision-making, and driving cost optimization across the organization. This role ensures the accuracy of product costing, COGS, variance analysis, and inventory valuation while partnering closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Sales teams.

Key responsibilities include :

  • Oversee and maintain accurate standard costs and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) across all product lines.
  • Lead variance analysis for purchase price, materials, labor, and production performance.
  • Prepare and present detailed margin and cost reports, identifying key performance drivers.
  • Manage scrap reporting and partner with Operations to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
  • Conduct inventory analysis, including excess and obsolete reserves, and collaborate on timely inventory disposition.
  • Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and labor / overhead allocations for accuracy.
  • Support product cost reviews and ensure consistent standard cost application.
  • Develop and track labor efficiency and productivity metrics.
  • Partner with Plant Managers to identify and execute process improvement initiatives.
  • Lead cost modeling for standard cost roll-ups and annual budgets.
  • Serve as ERP cost accounting lead, maintaining cost-related master data and system reports.
  • Manage annual physical inventory and cycle count programs.
  • Provide cost insights and strategic recommendations to leadership to improve profitability and operational decision-making.
  • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
  • 4+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting
  • CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred
  • ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.); familiarity with cost module implementation is a plus
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI or Tableau experience is highly desirable
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles, including inventory valuation and standard costing
  • Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.

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