Cost Accounting Manager

San Jose, California Permanent $150,000 - $160,000 per year View Job Description
The Cost Accounting Manager oversees cost accounting operations, inventory valuation, and manufacturing financial reporting within the Epicor ERP system. The position will require some travel to multiple company locations to support operational and financial activities.
  • Hybrid: 1 day per week Remote
  • Reports into Financial Controller

About Our Client

The company is a well-established, medium-sized organization operating within the industrial and manufacturing industry. It is committed to delivering high-quality products and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.

Job Description

Reporting into the Financial Controller, the Cost Accounting Manager will lead cost accounting activities and support operational decision making. This role will have ownership of standard costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and close partnership with manufacturing and supply chain leaders. Main duties and responsibilities include the following:

  • Lead all cost accounting activities including standard cost development, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
  • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to understand cost drivers and improve margins
  • Manage cost accounting close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Analyze manufacturing variances and provide clear explanations to senior finance and operational leadership
  • Maintain bill of materials, routings, and labor standards within the ERP system
  • Support annual budgeting and forecasting from a cost and margin perspective
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal control requirements
  • Participate in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost visibility, controls, and efficiency
  • Lead and develop junior accounting staff as the team grows



The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5-8+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience managing inventory accounting and inventory controls
  • Epicor ERP experience (Epicor 10 or Epicor Kinetic required)
  • Experience with standard costing and manufacturing financial reporting



What's on Offer

  • Base salary of between $ 150,000 and $ 160,000
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development within the accounting and finance department.
  • Engaging work environment in the industrial and manufacturing industry.
  • Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
  • 1 day/ week REMOTE with office location in Newark, CA.



Contact
Michelle Principi
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6994124

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
San Jose
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle Principi
Job reference
JN-042026-6994124

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