Cost Accounting Manager

We are looking for an experienced Cost Accounting Manager to oversee manufacturing cost accounting and strengthen financial insight across operations in Houston, Texas. This position plays a central role in managing product costing, inventory accuracy, and performance analysis while partnering with plant and supply chain leaders to improve profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, practical experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to turn financial data into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the cost accounting function for manufacturing operations, including maintenance and oversight of standard costing methodologies.
• Review production-related variances across materials, labor, overhead, and waste, and communicate key drivers and corrective actions to business partners.
• Manage inventory accounting activities, including valuation reviews, reserve assessments, and analysis of aging or slow-moving stock.
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and site leadership to improve cost visibility, support margin performance, and guide operational decisions.
• Build financial models and conduct cost studies that support pricing strategies, planning, and broader business analysis.
• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities through journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Assist with technical accounting needs such as percentage-of-completion calculations when applicable and ensure alignment with company accounting policies.
• Support audits and internal control activities by preparing schedules, responding to requests, and strengthening inventory and manufacturing accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, automate recurring tasks, and support system upgrades or enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• At least 5 years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in standard costing, percentage of completion, project costing, inventory accounting, and cost analysis.

• Strong understanding of technical accounting principles and financial reporting processes.

• Experience using enterprise systems within a manufacturing setting.

• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform detailed financial modeling and analysis.

• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Prior exposure to audit support, internal controls, or operational finance is preferred.

Compensation

$110,000.00-$120,000.00 Yearly

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