Cost Accoutnting Supervisor

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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

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