Cost Accounting Manager x 140K - 150K x Valley

Vaco

  • Calabasas, CA
  • $125,000-150,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
  • Apply easily
Cost Accounting Manager – Inventory – Manufacturing – Variance Analysis – Standard Costs – Inventory – PPV – LIFO
Are you an experienced manufacturing Accounting Manager who is looking to lead high-impact financial operations and build a collaborative, results-driven team? If so, read more about a Cost Accounting Manager opportunity we are working on below.A large manufacturer in the Valley is looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to add to their team. The ideal Cost Accounting Manager candidate will have strong cost accounting and inventory experience, the ability to manage and develop a team, and a desire to build out reporting analytics from the ground up. To be successful in this role, the Cost Accounting Manager will need to have strong communication skills, be collaborative, and have demonstrated people management experience. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, then please read the full Cost Accounting Manager job description below to see if this could be a fit for you or someone you know!What do you need for this Cost Accounting Manager role?
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s or CPA preferred)
  • 8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience managing accounting teams
  • Deep knowledge of standard cost systems, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
  • Advanced Excel skills
What will you do in this Cost Accounting Manager role?
  • Lead and develop a high-performing cost accounting team
  • Manage the month-end close process for plant operations (journal entries, reconciliations, and variance reporting)
  • Analyze overhead, manufacturing, and inventory variances and prepare purchase price variance reports
  • Partner with plant teams for inventory costing, job closures, and physical inventory execution
  • Support internal control compliance and drive process improvements
  • Coordinate with auditors and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting
  • Maintain SOPs to align accounting practices across multiple sites
What is in this Cost Accounting Manager role for you?
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs
  • Telemedicine and chronic condition support options
  • 401(k) plan with match
  • Tuition assistance and career development programs
  • Work with a stable company
  • Be mentored by senior leaderships
  • Exposure to exciting finance initiatives like global tariffs, pricing strategy, and new systems implementation
So, if you're a Manager or Senior Accountant with manufacturing finance experience and are looking for a long-term home with the opportunity to build impactful processes, we’d love to connect. Apply today and we will be in touch with you if your background is a match!

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