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Cost Accounting Supervisor

Cost Accounting Supervisor

Professional Alternatives • Stafford, TX
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job ID#: 34822

Cost Accounting Supervisor

Summary

A leading building products manufacturer is seeking a self-driven, energetic, and results-oriented Cost Accounting Supervisor to join its Accounting & Finance organization. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role serves as a key functional expert supporting manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on product costing, inventory control, manufacturing variance analysis, and full P&L ownership.

This position plays a critical role in operational decision-making, performance improvement initiatives, and execution of strategic objectives across manufacturing assets.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Supervise all financial reporting, planning, and analysis activities for assigned manufacturing plants/assets

  • Manage month-end close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting

  • Oversee all cost accounting functions, including:

    Standard cost maintenance and cost roll-ups

    Margin and profitability analysis

    Manufacturing variance analysis

    Physical inventory counts

  • Partner closely with plant operations to implement cost controls, improve cost efficiency, and drive operational performance

  • Support FP&A and Sales teams with pricing analysis and profitability insights

  • Prepare and coordinate documentation for periodic reviews, annual audits, and internal/external audit requests

  • Develop monthly and quarterly internal management reporting packages and ad-hoc analyses

  • Support annual budgeting processes in coordination with Corporate Planning & Budgeting

  • Prepare and update monthly forecasts for management review and approval

  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with SOX requirements

  • Stay current on technical accounting standards and assess the impact of new pronouncements

  • Identify key areas for process improvement and performance enhancement

  • Train, coach, and develop staff; establish goals, provide feedback, and support professional growth

  • Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

  • Minimum 6 years of cost accounting experience, including supervisory responsibility, preferably in a manufacturing environment

  • CPA or CMA strongly preferred

  • Experience with:

    Financial reporting

    Full P&L ownership

    Budgeting and forecasting

    General accounting

  • Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems

  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills

  • Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Founded in 1998, Professional Alternatives is an award-winning recruiting and that utilizes technology and relationships to deliver top talent.

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