Cost Accounting Manager

The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate cost control, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis.

This role provides critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making, enhance operational efficiency, and drive cost optimization across the organization.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all cost accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.Develop and maintain product costing models, including standard and actual costing.Monitor and analyze production costs, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction.Prepare detailed profitability reports by product, category, and sales channel.Analyze gross margins and highlight underperforming areas with actionable recommendations.Conduct variance analysis (actual vs. budget/standard) and provide clear explanations of deviations.Oversee inventory valuation and ensure accurate recording of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Design, develop, and automate financial reports and dashboards using Excel and Power BI.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance) to improve cost efficiency.Establish and maintain strong internal controls over cost processes and inventory management.Support internal and external audits by providing required financial data and documentation.Lead, mentor, and develop the cost accounting team.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.Minimum of 5+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or product-based environment.Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and financial analysis.Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar).Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, Power Query, Financial Modeling).Strong experience in Power BI (data modeling, dashboards, DAX).Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.Professional certification (CMA, CPA, or equivalent) is a plus.