We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to lead plant-level financial oversight in Calabasas, California. This position will guide budgeting, reporting, and cost analysis activities while providing leadership across accounting operations in a retail-linked manufacturing environment. The role will partner closely with operations and senior leadership to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support profitable decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant finance activities, including budgeting, accounting oversight, and regular financial reporting to monitor business performance.
• Lead product cost management by maintaining accurate costing methods, reviewing margin performance, and investigating manufacturing variances.
• Oversee accounts payable operations to support policy compliance, timely vendor payments, and reliable financial documentation.
• Manage monthly and quarterly close activities, including account reconciliations, review of cost-related entries, and preparation of financial statements.
• Build and refine standard cost models for materials, labor, and overhead to support accurate valuation and planning.
• Evaluate manufacturing spend and identify practical opportunities to reduce costs and improve overall profitability.
• Partner with production and operations leaders on process improvement efforts that enhance efficiency and financial performance.
• Prepare and deliver recurring cost reports, operational metrics, and variance commentary for senior leadership, including recommended corrective actions.
• Supervise inventory accounting through cycle counts, physical counts, and reconciliation processes to ensure accurate valuation.
• Develop and coach a small accounting team while promoting strong controls, accountability, and continuous improvement.