Manager, Cost Accounting

Title: Manager, Cost Accounting 

Location: East Region

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

About the Role:  

The Manager, Cost Accounting oversees all aspects of the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, managing the month-end close process, and providing strategic insights to drive profitability. This role leads a team of cost accountants, maintains compliance with internal controls and company policies, and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including operations, to optimize financial performance.

What You’ll Do: 

Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze production costs (materials, labor, overhead) and other expenses to identify cost drivers, trends, and variances
• Prepare detailed management reports highlighting cost performance measures

Cost Systems Management

• Design, implement, and maintain effective cost accounting systems and procedures aligned with business requirements

Inventory & COGS Management

• Oversee accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS)
• Manage and coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, ensuring reconciliation with the general ledger

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting and forecasting by providing cost information and conducting variance analysis

Cost Control & Optimization

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses for new initiatives or capital investments

Compliance & Audits

• Ensure all cost accounting practices comply with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Support internal and external audits

Team Leadership

• Hire, train, mentor, and supervise cost accounting staff to ensure department goals are met
• Oversee the team’s work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5-7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365/F&O, Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards) required
• Advanced Excel skills required; experience with Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies (standard costing, variance analysis, labor/overhead absorption)
• Experience with internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX) required
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to maintain data integrity and confidentiality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with non-financial stakeholders
• Ability to travel up to 30% for physical inventory counts and operational site visits

Even Better If:

• You hold a CPA or CMA certification
• You have knowledge of the cannabis industry 

Compensation:

Competitive compensation based on experience, along with opportunities for growth and development within a collaborative, high-performing team.