Manager, Cost Accounting
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- South Windsor, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage all cost accounting functions, including costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and excess/obsolete inventory reserves.
- Maintain and update costs of products, materials, and overhead rates.
- Perform month-end close activities related to cost accounting and inventory.
- Analyze manufacturing costs and communicate monthly results focused on cost of goods sold, variances, and movements in inventory.
- Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and processes, with a strong emphasis on automation and scalability.
- Lead inventory costing project to convert from actual cost to standard cost system.
- Key player in implementing new product line cost accounting setup in ERP system.
- Partner with operations and supply chain to track cost-saving initiatives and operational efficiencies.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes with relevant cost data and analysis.
- Develop KPIs and other important operational metrics.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting standards.
- Coordinate audits and provide cost-related information to external auditors as required.
- Assist with ERP system enhancements related to cost and inventory modules.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- CMA (highly preferred), CPA or MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory control.
- Proficiency in Oracle JD Edwards ERP system and Excel.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision making.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and process improvement.