A Cost Accounting Manager manages the accounting process of reducing and control of costs for a company or organization. Advises leadership in actions to maximize cost efficiency and control future costs.
Cost Accounting Manager Take ownership of cost strategy, partner directly with operations leadership, and drive profitability in a growing manufacturing environment. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact on pricing, margins, inventory optimization, and executive decision-making.
Location:
Cincinnati, OH | Direct Hire - 100% onsite
Salary:
$130,000 - $150,000
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
High visibility role partnering with Finance, Operations, and Executive Leadership to influence business performance. Opportunity to build and improve costing methodologies that directly impact pricing and profitability. Drive operational improvements and identify cost savings initiatives across manufacturing operations. Join a growing equipment manufacturer known for quality products and a strong team-oriented culture. Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, inventory strategy, and executive-level financial reporting.
Target Compensation:
$130,000 - $150,000 Key Responsibilities for the
Cost Accounting Manager:
Lead product costing analysis across materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead. Develop and enhance costing methodologies, reporting, and forecasting models. Analyze manufacturing costs, identify savings opportunities, and support operational improvements. Manage inventory costing, reserve methodologies, cycle counts, and month-end reconciliations. Deliver margin, variance, and PVMC analysis to support leadership decision-making. Qualifications for the
Cost Accounting Manager:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 3+ years of cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment; supervisory experience required Strong experience with standard costing, average costing, and activity-based costing methodologies. ERP experience required; manufacturing ERP experience strongly preferred. #LI-RM1 #LI-onsite #