Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting Manager

We're hiring a Cost Accounting Manager to join our growing Finance team!

In this critical role, the Cost Accounting Manager will help drive financial health and operational efficiency at Composites One. This position leads all aspects of cost accounting, with a focus on the accurate accumulation, analysis, and reporting of product and inventory costs, including variance analysis. As a strategic partner to the supply chain, operations, and logistics teams, the Cost Accounting Manager delivers financial insights, ensures compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP, and identifies opportunities for cost and process improvements. The role also involves collaboration with international business units to align cost accounting practices globally.

Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, advanced systems knowledge (SAP / Vistex), attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain cost accounting policies aligned with company accounting standards and internal controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Ensure cost accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP and internal control standards.
• Monitor and update procedures to reflect changes in operations, systems, or regulatory requirements.
• Accumulate, analyze, and report on product costs and variances, delivering insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Prepare and maintain inventory costing models; update standard cost rates and perform profitability and variance analysis (e.g., PPV, absorption).
• Regularly generate and present detailed reports on product costs, variances, and margins to senior management.
• Oversee inventory accuracy initiatives, including the cycle count program, physical inventory counts, time studies, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy of cost and inventory data within SAP; validate purchase order data and costing entries.
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for SAP and partner with operations and project teams to identify and implement system and process enhancements.
• Provide financial expertise and guidance to supply chain, logistics, and operations teams.
• Lead the manufacturing budget process and support issue resolution for designated sites.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to cost tracking, reporting, and ERP system utilization (e.g., SAP, Incorta).
• Support internal and external audits and deliver training on cost accounting policies and product cost drivers.

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Preferred Skills and Qualifications :

Travel :

Discover a Fulfilling Career :

At Composites One, our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity, fostering both personal and professional growth.

We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives, we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued, and together, we achieve great things.

Respect, Teamwork, and Communication are Woven into our Core Values :

Our guiding principle of Respect, Teamwork, and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers, our Team, and the world around us.

Benefits :

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) : At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.

ADA Accommodations : Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at ADACoordinator@compositesone.com.