Cost Accounting Manager

Vaco by Highspring has partnered with a rapidly growing company that is seeking a Cost Accountant to support and enhance its cost accounting function. Key Responsibilities Maintain and enhance standard cost systems, including bills of material, routings, labor, and overhead rates Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and provide actionable insights to operations and finance leadership Support monthly close activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing accruals Prepare inventory reconciliations, reserves, and obsolescence analysis Partner with manufacturing and operations teams to improve cost visibility, efficiency, and profitability Support annual standard cost roll and periodic re-costing initiatives Assist with budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs and capital expenditures Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls related to cost accounting and inventory Support internal and external audits, including documentation and walkthroughs Participate in ERP system enhancements and continuous process improvement initiatives Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment (medical device, aerospace, precision manufacturing, or similar preferred) Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or similar) Advanced Excel skills; experience with data analysis tools a plus Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.