Cost Manager

We are looking for a Cost Manager to lead inventory accounting and manufacturing cost oversight for a multi-site North American operation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. This position works closely with operations, supply chain, and finance leadership to strengthen inventory accuracy, improve cost visibility, and support sound business decisions. The role also contributes to financial planning, reporting, compliance, and team development across manufacturing locations.

Responsibilities:
• Direct inventory accounting activities across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate treatment of raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and reserve balances.
• Oversee standard costing practices and evaluate cost movements by analyzing material, labor, overhead, and production-related variances.
• Monitor inventory valuation within enterprise systems and confirm alignment with company accounting policies and established financial controls.
• Lead cycle count and physical inventory programs, review discrepancies, and coordinate corrective actions with plant and supply chain teams.
• Produce monthly reporting on manufacturing costs, inventory results, and operational performance for site, regional, and corporate finance leaders.
• Support period-end close activities tied to inventory and cost of sales, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end processes.
• Partner with operations on margin improvement, pricing support, cost reduction opportunities, capital analysis, and productivity initiatives.
• Guide and develop finance or cost accounting staff while promoting strong collaboration across finance, operations, and supply chain functions.
• Assist with audits and compliance activities by preparing documentation and explaining inventory, costing, and control-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Strong experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Ability to interpret manufacturing performance and translate financial data into actionable business recommendations.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and period-end close for cost of sales and inventory-related accounts.
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit support, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, and finance.
• Prior experience leading, coaching, or developing accounting or finance staff is preferred.
• Background using ERP systems to manage costing and inventory valuation is advantageous.

Compensation

$120,000.00-$130,000.00 Yearly

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